It's the Thought... That Kills!

by John Busser

10 MINUTE - Hard drinking P.I. Cliff Hammond attempts to solve a murder in his office, but everyone (including the deceased) has their own thoughts on the matter.

10 MINUTE - Hard drinking P.I. Cliff Hammond attempts to solve a murder in his office, but everyone (including the deceased) has their own thoughts on the matter.

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It's the Thought... That Kills!

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  • Morey Norkin: It's the Thought... That Kills! by John Busser
    “

    An absolutely brilliant noir parody! The inner monologues, a noir staple, are executed to hilarious perfection. How this escaped my attention for so long I’ll never know. Don’t let this get past you.

    An absolutely brilliant noir parody! The inner monologues, a noir staple, are executed to hilarious perfection. How this escaped my attention for so long I’ll never know. Don’t let this get past you.

    ”
  • Christopher Plumridge: It's the Thought... That Kills! by John Busser
    “

    This dark noir has it all, a hard drinking, gambling PI, a dame with a past so dark you couldn't see through it and a dead body who still has a voice. Chuck in the usual brilliant Busser dark comedy and you have the perfect noir.
    And how the inner monologues start talking to each is inspired!

    This dark noir has it all, a hard drinking, gambling PI, a dame with a past so dark you couldn't see through it and a dead body who still has a voice. Chuck in the usual brilliant Busser dark comedy and you have the perfect noir.
    And how the inner monologues start talking to each is inspired!

    ”
  • Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn: It's the Thought... That Kills! by John Busser
    “

    If you ever were a fan of the film noir parody, this is the script for you! So fun, with the monologues crashing each other's moments. But not only is the comedy spot on, the noir is, too! A fun murder mystery solved in 10 fast paced pages!

    If you ever were a fan of the film noir parody, this is the script for you! So fun, with the monologues crashing each other's moments. But not only is the comedy spot on, the noir is, too! A fun murder mystery solved in 10 fast paced pages!

    ”
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2 Males
2 Females
2 Males - representing the inner monologues of the males
2 Females - representing the inner monologues of the females

Development History

  • Reading, Cleveland Public Theatre, 2018