Two gifted high school students execute a "perfect" murder - then become engaged in an intellectual contest with a seasoned homicide detective.
The title refers to the song "Murder by Numbers," written by Sting and Andy Summers and performed by The Police, about planning the perfect murder.
Richard:
Shall we say the words one last time?
Justin:
One cannot live fully without embracing suicide in crime.
Richard:
Say it.
Justin:
A pact made with relentless fire that requires that, while some live, others die.
Richard:
On three...
in unison:
One, two, three
Justin's hair changes during the final conversation with Richard at the bluff.
English
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