The Devil's Muse

This is actually one of the strangest and most bizarre movies i've ever seen. A horrorstory woven into a dream, made of short arty scenes and a fantastic soundtrack made by David J (Bauhaus) and Ego Plum.

I don't know a movie to compare this with, thought it reminded me of some movies. The movies that came to my mind were 'the naked breakfast'(because of the surrealism) and pink Floyd - the Wall (because of the music-picture combination). If you like arty films, this movie will blow your mind. But if you're just looking for a nasty horrorslasher, look further, you won't find it in this movie.

Don't expect a predictable story, expect a dream from which you can't wake up till the end of the movie.

Starring Kristin Kerr,Lizzie Strain & Julie Strain,Trent Haaga and Llloyd Kaufman. "Surreal Horror",An ignored Genre ? This Ramzi Abed film breaks down walls and formats and all filmaking rules ! I kept getting this nagging feeling while watching that I had seen Trent Haaga's character before,LIGHT BULB goes off : Herke Harvey as the spectre in CARNIVAL OF SOULS ('62).Trent keeps popping up in this Black Dahlia mystery and he has evil intentions,Usually. This is a good movie with SAW-like actions towards victims,great acting by all the cameos and Kristin Kerr is a modern day Elisabeth Short (With an almost Betty Page fetish tone). Lots of extras on this 2 disc set including making of and complete separate soundtrack.

This movie really got me into it! It cant be compared to those other two movies about the Black Dahlia legend,though I haven't seen both,but Im sure the other one doesn't reach the arty level anyway and especially Brian de Palma's version (which ,I think,sucks big time) is nothing compared to that piece of art! Ramzi Abed's version is very underground but still very well produced and set! I very much like the light,atmosphere and coloring of that movie. The actors as well as the director Ramzi Abed are doing excellent work, not to forget the stunning soundtrack! I love the twists in it also and "Black Dahlia" is so added to my personal favorite movie list! In one word: OUTSTANDING!!!! It's a MUST to watch it!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY,RAMZI! :)

I'm proud of you! :))

Valeska aka PiaPale

Not to be confused with Ulli Lommel's unwatchable mess or the incomprehensible De Palma film, this is a decently shot and produced meditation on the price of fame and fortune in Lotus Land. The film uses the Black Dahlia as a springboard for a series of vignettes and haunted images of Hollywood's past. The cinematography is excellent and the cast is up for the challenge. You do not learn about the Black Dahlia crime from this film. The viewer is thrust into the shoes of a number of actresses searching for success with the Black Dahlia character as a backdrop. This stream of ideas is not for all tastes, but if you are in the mood, you will find this film rewarding.

Great art is open ended, and such are the works of Ramzi Abed.

Abed's films offer the viewer the opportunity to detach from them self and to escape this world for a little over an hour.

Expect nothing when watching an Abed film and you will have everything.

What can I say about The Black Dahlia Movie? I have no idea what that was going on during the film AND YET IT WAS AEWSOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How does that happen? How does a filmmaker take on us a journey with no clear destination and still entertain us? Perhaps it's best not to think too much about it, or life in general.

Abed is a genius. Watch his films!