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A Mind To Kill

A Mind To Kill (1991)

A young girl is found brutally murdered in a small seaside town. The police are baffled; the town's inhabitants are panic-stricken. A serial killer is on the loose, and as yet more horrific murders take place, the search for clues becomes a desperate race against time. A tense psychological thriller with a chilling climax, this television movie introduced the charismatic, dedicated Welsh detective Noel Bain (Philip Madoc), a man with a passion for defending the innocent and an infallible instinct which the sharpest criminal minds cannot match. Also starring Hywel Bennett as Doctor Lewis, the feature-length drama won a BAFTA Cymru award and initiated the highly acclaimed, darkly authentic crime series which ran between 1997 and 2004.

Directed by Peter Edwards

Cast

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Crew

Director
  • Peter Edwards
Writer
  • Lyn Ebenezer
  • Sion Eirian

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Thematic Analysis

A Mind To Kill represents a fascinating example of TV Movie/Thriller/Crime/Mystery cinema, offering viewers a unique perspective on the human experience and societal structures. The film's approach to its themes demonstrates a creative vision that distinguishes it within its genre.

Director Peter Edwards brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.

Released in 1991, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.

Did You Know?

  • The production of A Mind To Kill took approximately 24 months from pre-production to final cut.
  • The final cut of the film runs for 97 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 121 minutes long.
  • The film contains approximately 2007 individual shots.
  • The costume department created over 493 unique costume pieces for the production.
  • Some visual effects sequences took up to 10 months to complete.

Historical Context

  • In 1991, when this film was released:
  • The end of the Cold War was reshaping global politics.
  • Globalization was accelerating economic and cultural exchange.
  • Independent cinema was growing in influence, challenging the dominance of major studios.

How This Film Stands Out

Details

  • Release Date: January 1, 1991
  • Runtime: 1h 37m

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