Killer Concept

This little indie gem is more a twisted love story mixed with a psychological thriller than a horror. It's intimate, creepy and intriguing. It follows a killer who teams up with a producer and a writer to research his own crimes. As they keep talking about the nature of the crimes, the killer becomes more and more exposed. But what happens when a killer gets exposed? Watch it and find out.

I bought this Blu-ray based on the fact that I absolutely loved these filmmakers' previous movie, Driven. Also, I wanted to hear from them in the extras. This movie was quite a disappointment. While I respect them for it, it seems like they wanted to do something entirely different, something more along the lines of a Hollywood thriller (with no budget). One thing glaringly missing from Killer Concept is the snap, crackle, and pop of the dialogue found in Driven, an essential key to what made that movie great. Why these same writers/filmmakers abandoned that in favor of something more traditional is a little confusing to me (I would think they'd want to be known for their great dialogue).

I will say, this is one great looking film done on a $900 budget, professionally lit and edited, great job on sound. Technically, this is a terrific accomplishment.

Two filmmakers are writing a movie about a local serial killer, and unkowingly have hired the killer himself to help them out. Killer concept, but I felt like they didn't exploit enough of the intriguing situations a plot like this would seem to present. Also, as has been mentioned in other reviews, the killer's identity is revealed far too soon. This concept is begging them to have fun with an is-he-or-isn't-he plotline.

I really respect this creative team, and look forward to what they do next. I just hope they're still willing to take more chances, as I felt this flick was a little too plain for my tastes.

Enjoy your serial killer flicks with a healthy dose of comedy? Looking for an indie spin on the genre? This one should check your boxes. It's just a heckuva good time--but with enough drama to keep things interesting. Sit down, order a pizza, and make Killer Concept your next weekend watch.

Thankfully, this is not a low budget thriller trying hard to be a big budget movie - no, instead it lives well and unapologetically within its budgetary restraints and restricted locations and serves as a fine calling card for its multi-talented director who also plays one of the leads. Without giving too much away, it's interesting to observe how his character develops within the wannabe film writer group from near-stone-face reserve into the tales centerpiece around which everyone else revolves. The story concept itself is interesting enough, even if it could have benefited from more character background. The ending serves up a genuinely well-staged twist that I was not prepared for.

When I rate a film, I don't compare it to other films; I let it stand on its own two feet. That being said, Killer Concept checked the box I find most important- it entertained me. I liked the characters and felt the acting was consistent with the tone of the film. It's an interesting take on the slasher genre. The writing was good and the direction offered an interesting perspective. While not necessarily scary (a lot of slasher films aren't) it was sufficiently moody with really great photography, colors and locations. The production design was well done. Overall, it was a great time!