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Into the Deep: The Submarine Murder Case follows the death of a reporter. Friends and colleagues speak about her, while news footage and the suspect's own words bring in disturbing details about the body and possible sexual motive. Little is shown directly, but the real loss is hard to shake. We would keep it for US TV-MA and up.
Uplifting themes
Shows persistence from investigators and friends who wanted answers, and respect for a reporter's work. A real person was lost, and the film largely treats that with seriousness People searching for answers, including investigators and friends, come across as determined and respectful. The main suspect is clearly not someone to copy Gives a look at how a high-profile criminal investigation, media coverage, and a court case unfold. Older teens interested in journalism or law may find it a useful way in
Story (may spoil tone)
When journalist Kim Wall disappears after boarding inventor Peter Madsen's submarine, his changing story about her fate masks a terrifying truth.
Details
Violence The film is about a real killing, and it comes up in nearly every inter…
The film is about a real killing, and it comes up in nearly every interview and news clip. Most of it is spoken about, but the details are grim and the victim was a real young woman
Language The f-word and s-word turn up fairly often, mostly in the suspect's own…
The f-word and s-word turn up fairly often, mostly in the suspect's own recorded talk and in tense moments. It is more than mild without being constant
Frightening Dread builds around the search for a missing person and the suspect's s…
Dread builds around the search for a missing person and the suspect's shifting stories. The idea of someone vanishing at sea could unsettle teens for a while afterwards
Sexual violence Investigators talk about a possible sexual motive, and witnesses are as…
Investigators talk about a possible sexual motive, and witnesses are asked whether an assault took place. Disturbing violent videos linked to the suspect are described too
Gore / death / weapons A body, how it was found, and how it was treated are described by inves…
A body, how it was found, and how it was treated are described by investigators and in court and news coverage. Some of the descriptions are very upsetting for any viewer
Grief / bereavement Friends, colleagues, and family speak about their loss, and the pain is…
Friends, colleagues, and family speak about their loss, and the pain is raw. Not knowing what happened for so long is a strong thread through the story
Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
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Talk after watching
- The suspect gave different accounts of what happened. Why do you think the truth was so hard to pin down?
- Friends, family, and colleagues talk about their loss. How can telling a story like this honour a person without turning it into entertainment?
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