The Gingerbread Man is a thriller movie that was released in 1998. It was directed by Robert Altman and written by John Grisham. The movie stars Kenneth Branagh, Embeth Davidtz, and Robert Downey Jr.
The plot of the movie centers around Rick Magruder, a successful lawyer based in Savannah, Georgia. He is celebrating his latest courtroom victory at a party when he meets Mallory Doss, a waitress working at the event. Despite their initial attraction, Mallory is hesitant to get involved with Rick due to her troubled past.
Mallory's father Dixon is a volatile and mentally unstable man who has a history of violence. He has been harassing Mallory for years, and she has tried to distance herself from him. However, he resurfaces after Mallory's car is stolen, and starts threatening her again.
Rick, who barely knows Mallory, decides to help her. He has Dixon arrested and committed to a mental institution. He also subpoenas Mallory's ex-husband Pete to testify against Dixon in court. However, things take a turn for the worse when Dixon escapes from the asylum and starts targeting everyone who helped put him away.
The Gingerbread Man is a tense and suspenseful movie that keeps the audience on the edge of their seats. It explores themes of family, loyalty, and the consequences of our actions. The performances by the cast are excellent, particularly Branagh and Davidtz. The movie's atmospheric setting in Savannah adds to the overall sense of unease and danger.