Citizen X
1995 · 105 min · Director: Chris Gerolmo
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
Based on the true story of a Russian serial killer who, over many years, claimed over 50 victims, mostly under the age of 17. In what was then a Communist state, the police investigations were hampered by bureaucracy, incompetence and those in power. The story is told from the viewpoint of the detective in charge of the case.
Emotional fingerprint
Citizen X (1995) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Fear 35%, Tension 25%, Sadness 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
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Each viewer contributes one response, split equally across their selected emotions. When available, an automated estimate supplies a prior that is blended with those responses. Counts include distinct viewers, not automated estimates or archived anonymous votes. Fewer than 3 viewers is an early estimate; more responses do not guarantee certainty.
Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Fear, Tension, Sadness. Genres: Drama, Crime, Biography. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Fear, Tension and Sadness. Its IMDb rating of 7.4/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 74/100.
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Emotional journey
- Disturbing
- Tension
- Sadness
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Disturbing
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Hope
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Disturbing | Tension | Sadness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Disturbing | 58 % | 52 % | 40 % | 25 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 8′ | Disturbing | 64 % | 54 % | 41 % | 30 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 13′ | Sadness | 53 % | 34 % | 38 % | 31 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 18′ | Tension | 49 % | 30 % | 43 % | 35 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 24′ | Tension | 55 % | 38 % | 50 % | 40 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 29′ | Tension | 51 % | 25 % | 46 % | 33 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 34′ | Tension | 50 % | 21 % | 44 % | 26 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 39′ | Disturbing | 56 % | 31 % | 50 % | 25 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 45′ | Tension | 63 % | 31 % | 59 % | 24 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 50′ | Tension | 66 % | 28 % | 61 % | 38 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 55′ | Sadness | 63 % | 25 % | 55 % | 46 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 60′ | Hope | 54 % | 29 % | 45 % | 35 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 66′ | Disturbing | 55 % | 35 % | 43 % | 25 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 71′ | Hope | 61 % | 26 % | 50 % | 18 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 76′ | Tension | 66 % | 24 % | 60 % | 26 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 81′ | Sadness | 74 % | 43 % | 68 % | 46 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 87′ | Tension | 81 % | 68 % | 69 % | 48 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 92′ | Disturbing | 88 % | 85 % | 60 % | 48 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 97′ | Disturbing | 88 % | 88 % | 48 % | 53 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 102′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
Icarus
Rags to riches: The emotional tone rises from negative to positive.
Riches to rags: The emotional tone falls from positive to negative.
Man in a hole: The tone falls, then recovers.
Icarus: The tone rises, then falls.
Cinderella: The tone rises, falls, then rises again.
Oedipus: The tone falls, rises, then falls again.
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Cast
Federenko
Ignatiev
Procurator
Peasant
Older Gay Man
Gay Partner
Front Detective
Execution Guard
Burakov's Daughter
Burakov's Son
Office Manager
Peasant
Details
- Directed by
- Chris Gerolmo
- Written by
- Chris Gerolmo, Robert Cullen
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 1995
- Runtime
- 105 min
- Country
- United States
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Fear
- Data updated
Where to watch
Rent
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