Traces of Red Soundtrack (

Traces of Red Soundtrack (1992) cover

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Rating: 5.30/10 from 1900 votes
Tags: anonymous letter
Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

La marca del asesino
Title in Italiano:

Tracce di rosso
Title in Português:

Marcas de Baton

Synopsis

Traces of Red

Jack Dobson (James Belushi) is lying down, bleeding and dead, in a deserted clearing in the woods: "Yeah, that's me. No wife, no kid. Just one 9-millimeter bullet lodged in my chest." The voice from the corpse then introduces the audience to the area of his demise --Palm Beach, a town where everyone "leads three lives: public, private, and secret."

Dobson is a homicide detective in Palm Beach who takes advantage of his position to bed a variety of women, while his brother Michael (William Russ) prepares to run for public office. One of Dobson's lovers is imported New Yorker Ellen (Lorraine Bracco). She sees Dobson leave a parking lot with a waitress and before long the waitress turns up dead. Dobson investigates the murder and determines that a serial killer is on the loose.

When more women turn up dead with connections to Dobson, the finger of guilt points not only to Jack but also to his partner Steve (Tony Goldwyn), Steve's wife Beth (Faye Grant), and even his respectable senatorial candidate brother.

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Traces of Red
THESE FOOLISH THINGS
Dinah Washington: Performer
Jack Strachey: Writer
OUR LOVE IS HERE TO STAY
George Gershwin: Writer
LOVE WALKED IN
George Gershwin: Writer

User reviews

Andrew Williams
4/10

The choice of music seemed out of place at times, making it difficult to immerse myself fully in the storyline. It failed to create a cohesive atmosphere that could have elevated the viewing experience and added depth to the characters' motivations.

Lisa Parker
5/10

On the other hand, some may find the soundtrack of Traces of Red to be a bit generic and predictable, relying heavily on typical suspenseful music cues and motifs commonly heard in similar thriller films. While it serves its purpose in creating tension, it may not stand out as a particularly memorable or innovative musical score compared to other crime dramas.

Dorothy Thomas
7/10

The soundtrack of Traces of Red perfectly captures the suspense and mystery of the film, enhancing the tension during key scenes and keeping me engaged throughout the story.

Nancy Robinson
8/10

The music selection in Traces of Red effectively sets the tone for the dark and ominous atmosphere of the movie, adding depth to the characters and their complex relationships.

Betty Martin
2/10

The soundtrack of Traces of Red failed to capture the suspense and intensity of the film's plot. The music felt generic and uninspired, lacking the ability to enhance the emotional impact of key scenes.

Brian Hill
4/10

Overall, the soundtrack of Traces of Red missed the mark in creating a memorable and engaging auditory experience that could have complemented the dark and twisted nature of the film.

Andrew Taylor
8/10

I found the use of music in Traces of Red to be both haunting and memorable, with certain tracks staying with me long after the film ended, creating a lasting impact on my overall viewing experience.

Nancy Allen
5/10

The soundtrack of Traces of Red effectively sets the mood for the dark and suspenseful atmosphere of the film. The use of haunting melodies and eerie tones enhances the sense of mystery and intrigue, keeping viewers engaged and on edge throughout the movie.