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Cinematic Rating

6.5 / 10

Budget

$13,000,000

Revenue

$2,248,569

Studio

Elevated Films, Balcony 9 Productions, RNA Pictures, TPC

Dead Man's Wire Review

Unfiltered Review Released: 2025 Rating: 6.5/10 1h 45m English Crime • Drama

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Movie Review: Dead Man's Wire

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Dead Man's Wire is a gripping and intense thriller based on the true story of Tony Kiritsis, a real estate developer who takes extreme measures against the mortgage banker who wronged him. The film expertly builds tension as Kiritsis implements a dangerous plan involving a dead man's switch, putting both his own life and the life of his target on the line.

The lead performances by the cast, especially in portraying the complex character of Kiritsis, are exceptional and add depth to the story. The direction and pacing keep viewers on the edge of their seats throughout the film, never letting up the suspense.

Overall, Dead Man's Wire is a gripping and thought-provoking thriller that will keep audiences engaged from start to finish. Highly recommended for fans of true crime and suspenseful dramas.

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What Audiences Are Saying

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Brent Marchant

"At a time when many of us may feel like we’re being systematically shafted by big business and powerful financial institutions, it’s natural that some of us might feel justified in seeking retribution against them for their deceitful actions. Such was also the case in February 1977, when an aggri..."

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CinemaSerf

"Back in 1977, Tony Kiritsis (Bill Skarsgård) took the law into his own hands by brazenly kidnapping the son of the owner of a mortgage company that he felt had left him high, dry and broke. Now we are not taking about a child here, Richard (Dacre Montgomery) is a married adult and father who is f..."

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