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'In the Heat of the Night' Review: Better As a Racially Infused Drama Than a Murder Mystery

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Rotten Tomatoes - 96% IMDb - 7.9/10OUR SCORES;Aaron - BMatt - BShane - BTHEME: Police/Detective MoviesChosen By: Matt McNealIn the Heat of the Night (1967) deserves its place in film history as a groundbreaking drama examining racial tension, and for having a masterful performance from Sidney Poitier. Unfortunately, the murder mystery at its core is uninspired and its conclusion is a rushed letdown.