Film Tightrope (1984) stars Clint Eastwood as a detective in New Orleans pursuing a serial killer of prostitutes. The twist? The killer may have an S&M fetish, just like Eastwood’s character, leading to inner conflict.
Psychologist Genevieve Bujold is also caught up in the case, developing feelings for Eastwood’s character. The climax involves a kidnapping, adding suspense to the thriller. The film is rated R and falls under genres like Mystery, Horror, Crime, and Thriller.
