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The Depraved
A CHANCE ENCOUNTER LEADS TO A PERFECT MURDER PLOT
1957·1h 11m·★ 4.5
Fed up with her wealthy but abusive husband, Tom (Basil Dignam), young English homemaker Laura Wilton (Anne Heywood) conspires with her lover, American Army captain Dave Dillon (Robert Arden), to have her boozy spouse meet an "accidental" demise. But a nosy copper (Denis Shaw) suspects foul play, and soon the lovers' crafty scheme deteriorates into fear, distrust and betrayal. Paul Dickson directs this vintage noir thriller.
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your night?
A tension-first choice where uncertainty, investigation, or escalating pressure is a major part of the appeal.
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Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who want a plot with questions to chase rather than a purely relaxed watch.
Commitment
Light commitment · 1h 11m
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