SummaryAn unidentified man posts a live feed on social media showing that he has kidnapped two strangers and intends to kill one before the day is out. His intention is to hold a capital "trial" online. As the authorities recognize what's happening, it becomes apparent that the online public is going to act as judge and jury.
Directed By:Wilson Coneybeare
Written By:Wilson Coneybeare
American Hangman
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Generally Unfavorable
38
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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable
25% Positive
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Jan 27, 2019
75
American Hangman makes a mystery out of a few things that are too easy to guess, so it takes a while to get going. However, thanks to sharp direction, an original take on the dramatic police procedural, and a truly excellent, very game cast, the movie is a worthwhile 100-minute watch.
Jan 3, 2019
50
A chin-scratching B picture that fares best when it sticks with stars Donald Sutherland and Vincent Kartheiser, it gets less convincing the farther it strays from the two-hander at its core.
Jan 8, 2019
40
American Hangman belongs to that species of grade-Z movie that’s at once grisly and pretentious. It’s trash with a lot on its mind.
Jan 7, 2019
30
American Hangman, a bar thought experiment turned into a film every bit as simple and bad-taste-leaving as that would imply, only has use for humans as sock puppets.
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Sep 19, 2023
3
I wonder whether Donald Sutherland needed the money or simply desired to stay active. This thriller is an absolute disgrace and a total failure when it comes to building suspense.
