A Broadway playwright puts murder in his plan to take credit for a student's play.
BBFC Ratings info
DEATHTRAP is a mystery drama in which a playwright whose last play has failed receives a manuscript from one of his former drama students, which could be the hit play he is looking for
Sex & Nudity
none
Sex & Nudity Reason
There are a few crude references through out the movie
There is an implied homosexual relationship
Two men kiss on the lips
Violence & Gore
moderate
Violence & Gore Reason
In one major scene, a man is strangled to death, in very visceral, slow detail. This was done in such a realistic way, with no "black humor" overtones.
A woman has a heart attack.
A man is beaten with a mallet.
A man is shot with a crossbow.
Profanity
mild
Profanity Reason
Some, generally mild. "Bloody", "bugger". Occasional homophobic slurs inc. "faggot".
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
mild
Frightening & Intense Scenes
mild
Frightening & Intense Scenes Reason
A number of intense sequences, usually lacking in graphic violence but still potentially disturbing