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Primal Fear

Primal Fear (1996)

Sooner or later, a man who wears two faces forgets which one is real.

Radar 51Stable signalGB:182h 10mCrime · Drama · Thriller

The Radar read

A middle-of-the-pack signal worth a look, with a decent sample behind its rating.

Synopsis

Defense attorney Martin Vail takes on jobs for money and prestige rather than any sense of the greater good. His latest case involves an altar boy, accused of brutally murdering the archbishop of Chicago. Vail finds himself up against his ex-pupil and ex-lover, but as the case progresses and the Church's dark secrets are revealed, Vail finds that what appeared a simple case takes on a darker, more dangerous aspect.

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Content check

✗ Not for kidsAdults only · GB 18
Mature contentHeavy real-world themes

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Radar score51/100
Quality signal72/100
Audience rating7.7
Votes counted4,029
Trust signalStable signal

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