The Killer Strikes at Dawn
A young physician becomes lonely when his workaholic wife ignores him to concentrate on her professional career. He is befriended by an older female artist who is fond of hallucinogenic mushrooms. When his wife is late for their anniversary celebration, he drinks and takes mushrooms with the artist. He wakes up to find she has died and is fearful he may have accidentally killed her.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Le champignon |
| Year | 1970 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Drama, Crime, Mystery |
| Director | Marc Simenon |
| Runtime | 90 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.5/10 (2 votes) |
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The Killer Strikes at Dawn is an acquired taste at 4.5/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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A classic from 1970. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
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