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This Gun for Hire (1942)
Sadistic killer-for-hire Philip Raven becomes enraged when his latest job is paid off in marked bills. Vowing to track down his double-crossing boss, nightclub executive Gates, Raven sits beside Gates' lovely new employee, Ellen, on a train out of town. Although Ellen is engaged to marry the police lieutenant who's hunting down Raven, she decides to try and set the misguided hit man straight as he hides from the cops and plots his revenge.
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This Gun for Hire works because it combines Tense, cerebral, suspense-heavy. Best when you want edge, tension, and a mental hook. The audience signal is solid enough to trust the ride.
Mood fit
Best when you want edge, tension, and a mental hook.
Who it is for
Great for friends, solo late-night watching, and people who like clues.
Tone
Tense, cerebral, suspense-heavy
Pacing
Fast to medium-fast with regular spikes.
Why Cinento recommends it
Cinento recommends This Gun for Hire because it scores well for Best when you want edge, tension, and a mental hook. It also balances Tense, cerebral, suspense-heavy.
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Who should watch This Gun for Hire?
Great for friends, solo late-night watching, and people who like clues.
What kind of tone does This Gun for Hire have?
Tense, cerebral, suspense-heavy Fast to medium-fast with regular spikes.