The apparent hanging of a suicidal student is revealed to be murder, as he was already dead when the noose was placed around his neck, killed by a sharp needle that penetrated the back of his skull with great force..
Is this worth your time? If you like old-school mysteries that don't try to be too clever with modern pacing, you might actually enjoy this. It isn't a masterpiece, but it’s got a weird, cold heart. If you hate black-and-white films that feel like they were filmed in a drafty theater, skip it. You will probably find it...
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"Is this worth your time? If you like old-school mysteries that don't try to be too clever with modern pacing, you might actually enjoy this. It isn't a masterpiece, but it’s got a weird, cold heart. If you hate black-and-white films that feel like they were filmed in a drafty theater, skip it. You will probably find it slow. Or just boring. The whole thing starts with a student found hanging. It’s the classic setup. But then the coroner—or whoever is poking at the body—finds that needle. A gian..."
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