Profile for Murder

I felt I had to warn any of you that were tempted by the all positive reviews of this movie so far. It wasn't the worst I've ever seen, but still bad none the less. One of the users even commented that it ripped off other films, yet praised it. Attempts to shock, just repels. Totally nonsense ending. Great looking women can only get you so far. 3 out of 10.

Adrian Cross (Lance Henriksen) is a rich businessman who likes the night life and the young women that go along with that scene. Needless to say some are attracted to him. His money, attitude, rugged looks perhaps? No doubt. So when one turns up brutally murdered after a night-cap with Cross, he's held by the police as they try to put something together. Enter Dr. Hanna Carras (Joan Severance) as the police psychiatrist who studies him trying to get inside his mind.

See Cross is more than just a stereotypical rich man. His entire mind, body and soul spews charm in a not so everyday manner. He's got this forward way of talking. He tells it less than subtle sometimes, but the words always come out the same way. Sexy, tad provocative and biting, but is he the killer and is Carras slowly falling for him?

If you see your share of movies then the setup employed is typical, but the atmosphere is fine and Henriksen carries the movie away with ease so Lance Henriksen fans take note. It's unfortunate however that the movie is damaged by the third act where things add up too easily and the conclusion is reached very quickly. There's a nice touch at the end, but for some it might be hard getting over the fact that this comes off as just another direct-to-video erotic thriller and therefore not worth seeing.

In the end, I felt it was decent especially being a Henriksen fan. Having seen similar entries of the same type, I think you could do a lot worse than Profile For Murder.

Quite good like erotic film. Like a crime story is for me combination of "Silence of the Lambs" (scene in prison - L.Henriksen just like A.Hopkins?) and "Basic Instinct" (rivalry since school, sexual urge and surprising final). Though Lance Henriksen becomes him.

Lance Henriksen gives a strong performance in what is otherwise a very scrambled movie. Sure you get a couple sex scenes with Joan Severance, but unfortunately they are tied together with a pseudo seduction that is beyond boring. Henriksen's intriguing character driving his red Viper is more interesting than the anemic script. My biggest objection to "Profile for Murder" is that the film definitely takes liberties with the audience as far as believability is concerned, and the ending tries for twists and turns, that come out of nowhere. This is not one of Lance Henriksen's better movies, but it is a watchable Henriksen performance. - MERK

I really liked this movie. Lance Henriksen and Joan Severance both give compelling performances. Lance H. has a unique ability to combine mystery, menace, sensitivity and sexuality in the role of Adrian Cross. I find his rugged sensuality quite appealing. Beautiful photography.