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The Suicide Theory

Do you believe in fate?
Do you believe in fate?
Drama, Thriller - 2014
The Suicide Theory
6.5
79%
51
Steven Ray was never quite normal. But when tragedy strikes in the form of a deadly hit-and-run incident at a city cross walk, his violent and bizarre behavior becomes uncontrollable. One night, as Steven plots his next murder, he meets Percival, whose unsuccessful attempt at suicide not only interferes with Stevens plans, but the chance encounter also introduces the two into each others sad and lonely lives. Percival believes hes cursed after miraculously surviving each suicide attempt and concludes fate brought he and Steven together. So he hires Steven to assist him in suicide. Steven does not believe in fate and thinks Percival is desperate and delusional. But he accepts the offer. Easy money. After Percival continues to miraculously survive each attempt on his life, Steven starts to believe. He tries to help Percival figure out ways to break the curse. And in the process, they form an unlikely friendship through the common bond of tragedy.
Director:

Details

Rated:
R
Runtime:
98 min
Release date:
10 Jul 2014
Country:
AU
Languages:
English
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
3 wins

Top Critics Reviews

fresh:
A contrived but weirdly compelling thriller involving a tortured hitman, his willing prey, and the inexplicable curse that keeps them both from realizing their shared goal.
– Justin Chang,
Variety,
12 Jul 2015
fresh:
"Suicide Theory" does boast a couple of intriguingly complex characters, however, and some interesting points on how little satisfaction is derived from retribution, especially when what goes around reliably comes around.
– Martin Tsai,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jul 2015
fresh:
It sounds preposterous, and much of the movie is over the top, but the energy of the actors carries it for long stretches.
– John Hartl,
Seattle Times,
9 Jul 2015
fresh:
Its faults aside, The Suicide Theory is a truly touching story about our need for human contact. It's strange, goofy, surreal, and deeply gratifying.
– Tirdad Derakhshani,
Philadelphia Inquirer,
9 Jul 2015
fresh:
the Australian neo-noir thriller The Suicide Theory is a smartly written and satisfying take on the hitman genre featuring a standout performance from Steve Mouzakis.
– Cary Darling,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com,
9 Jul 2015
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