The Crimson Rivers (2000)
Two grim detectives uncover a university's dark secrets while hunting a killer in the bleak French Alps.
Two French policemen, one investigating a grisly murder at a remote mountain college, the other working on the desecration of a young girl's grave by skinheads, are brought together by the clues from their respective cases. Soon after they start working together, more murders are committed, and the pair begin to discover just what dark secrets are behind the killings.
How intense is The Crimson Rivers?
The Crimson Rivers is mildly scary, with graphic gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What The Crimson Rivers feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulbleakpulpy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Crimson Rivers
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Is The Crimson Rivers for you?
Is The Crimson Rivers scary?
Only a little. The Crimson Rivers has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Crimson Rivers gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is The Crimson Rivers sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Crimson Rivers OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is The Crimson Rivers?
The Crimson Rivers runs 1h 46m.
Where can I stream The Crimson Rivers?
The Crimson Rivers is streaming on Kanopy and Hoopla.
Does The Crimson Rivers have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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