The Oxford Murders (2008)

6.1R107 minDirector: Álex de la Iglesia

2008 film by Álex de la Iglesia

The Oxford Murders is a 2008 thriller drama film co-written and directed by Álex de la Iglesia and starring Elijah Wood, John Hurt, Leonor Watling and Julie Cox. It is based on 2003's novel of the same name by Argentine mathematician and writer Guillermo Martínez.

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What is The Oxford Murders about?
The Oxford Murders (2008) — Martin (Elijah Wood), a PhD student in mathematics, enrolls at Oxford in the hope of meeting his mentor, Professor Arthur Seldom (Sir John Hurt). The young man manages to find lodging at Mrs. Eagleton's (Anna Massey's), but in this house, a stifling atmosphere prevails due to the
Is The Oxford Murders based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Oxford Murders scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.