This confused piece of work fails to captivate with its southern drawl accents and sloth-like pace. Its attempts at suspense could use a heavy dose of caffeine. A lack of explanation of motives makes the whole plot seem contrived. In fact, throughout the film, the characters keep sluggishly changing their minds about their actions and the film doesn't give us a glimpse of their reasoning. It is simply a collection of snapshots of effects and an emptiness of causes and motives. For a much better film noir, see "Touch of Evil". 4/10
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