Deadly Promises
A teenager’s romantic rivalry spirals into a disturbing confrontation with the deadly secrets hidden by his uncle.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- foreboding
- disturbing
- paranoid
- late night thriller viewing
- independent film exploration
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Dillon's crush on Megan and Travis's competing interest provide the initial engine for escalating tension.
Uncle Max has hidden disturbing secrets in the basement, making concealment and revelation central motifs.
Promises made during the unfolding conflict are portrayed as obligations that must be kept even when lethal.
The attraction between Dillon and Megan is continuously shadowed by Travis's rivalry and the secrets in Uncle Max's home.
Films like Deadly Promises, and why
Disturbing Behavior
teen rivalry, concealed family secrets, and escalating suspense
The Crush
high school social tension, adolescent romance, and dark thriller elements
Brick
teen protagonists confronting disturbing secrets in a small-town setting
Movie Details
- Director
- Joseph Ramos
- Release Date
- 2020-07-10
- Runtime
- 81 min
- Rating
- 4.3 / 10 (3)
Cast
- Julian Crouser
- Isabella Salazar
- Mike Wolfe
- Braeden Wilson
- Carlos Leos
- Shaquille Mathurin
- Cameron Clarke
- Michelle Holland
- Josh Liebelt
- Bill Root
Common questions
- What is Deadly Promises about?
- A teenager’s romantic rivalry spirals into a disturbing confrontation with the deadly secrets hidden by his uncle.
- What is Deadly Promises like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Deadly Promises as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Deadly Promises violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Deadly Promises as moderate.
- Which films are like Deadly Promises?
- Films with a similar feel include Disturbing Behavior, The Crush, and Brick.
- How long is Deadly Promises?
- Deadly Promises runs 81 minutes.
