Deathtrap 1982
“The trap is set... For a wickedly funny who'll-do-it.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 116 minutes
- Director
- Sidney Lumet
- Network
- Warner Bros. Pictures
What is Deathtrap?
Deathtrap is a film first released in 1982. Catalogued under Comedy, Crime, Thriller, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1982
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 116 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 19, 1982
- Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Genres
- Comedy, Crime, Thriller, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.7/10
- Episode runtime
- ~116 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Warner Bros. Pictures
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Overview
Deathtrap is a film first released in 1982. Catalogued under Comedy, Crime, Thriller, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Warner Bros. Pictures. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A playwright schemes murder to claim a student’s script.”
- Sharp blend of comedy, crime, and drama
- Clever script with unexpected twists
- Received mostly favorable critical reception
- Plot bears resemblance to earlier works, which may feel familiar
Watch it if you enjoy darkly comic thrillers that play with murder and theatrical ambition.
Its PG rating and darkly comic take on murder make it suitable for mature teens and adults.
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What is the basic premise of Deathtrap?
A Broadway playwright plots murder to take credit for a student’s script.
What genres does the film combine?
It mixes comedy, crime, and drama elements.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately one hour and fifty‑six minutes.
What is the film’s rating?
It was released with a PG rating.
How did critics respond to the film?
Critics gave it mostly favorable reviews, noting similarities to the earlier film Sleuth.
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