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When Darkness Falls

1960 · 113 min Crime
5.4 / 10 · TMDB

Young Elisabeth comes to Västlinge to meet her old relative, the vicar and and his young daughter. She is going to spend the Christmas there in peace and quiet but on Christmas Eve, the grocer is brutally murdered with an axe. Police inspector Christer Wijk comes to the small village to find the murderer. He soon discovers the puzzle of evidence that makes almost everybody a suspect.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title När mörkret faller
Year 1960
Country Sweden
Genre Crime
Director Arne Mattsson
Runtime 113 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.4/10 (10 votes)

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When Darkness Falls is an acquired taste at 5.4/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1960. 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.

— MovieFinder Editorial

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