The Clovehitch Killer
IFC Midnight | Release Date: November 16, 2018 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
59
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 11 Critic Reviews
Positive:
6
Mixed:
4
Negative:
1
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Los Angeles TimesNoel MurrayNov 15, 2018
Skiles keeps the film’s pacing slow, which at times builds tension, at times makes everything feel more off-kilter, and at times is … well, just slow. Mostly the director and his superb cast use the extra time to explore the nuances of Ford’s tale of sick compulsions and social pressures. Read full review
50
RogerEbert.comBrian TallericoNov 16, 2018
The fact is that as good as Plummer and McDermott are here, Ford ultimately writes himself into a corner that requires actions in the final act that don’t ring true. Read full review
50
The Hollywood ReporterJustin LoweNov 15, 2018
More reliant on atmosphere than action to build suspense, Duncan Skiles’ The Clovehitch Killer offers an intriguing perspective on the darker side of American values, but lacks the conviction to entirely expose the cultural contradictions that often enable compulsive murderers Read full review
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The New York TimesJeannette CatsoulisNov 15, 2018
With its achingly slow build and understated performances, The Clovehitch Killer strains to surmount its lack of urgency. Read full review
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