The Bad Guy Speaks

Well written film script scares the heck out of you. Watching the film unfold as it builds up the suspense keeps you on the edge of your seat waiting to see what happens next. The film is so real that it does not need the props or special effects to scare you. It seems so real that you believe it can happen to you at any time and at any place. The script is magnificent which makes the film go from one scary scene to the next barely with enough time to catch your breath before it starts all over again building to a climax. This is a real roller coaster ride with the turns, twists and speed that hurls you down the track. Getting into an elevator will never bee the same from now on.

The transition in the opening was very good. I believe the main character was too young and should have been more evil looking. He didn't appear to be that threatening to me, and I definitely don't believe he would have served any time in prison. I wasn't sure if I could take him seriously. He actually was a distraction from the message, at least for me. The nude scene in the shower wasn't necessary, and it didn't make much sense. There was quite a bit of "dead air", with no sound and not much action in several scenes, needs to be tighter. The suggestion of an illegal weapon being purchased for protection is not very responsible, but the overall message conveyed in the film is good.

This is a very scary but entertaining film. As a woman, I found the information from the bad guy useful. Other women should take his advice and use it. Thanks to the producer and writer for this enlightening and entertaining film. The earlier advice about how to protect myself from the bad guy is B.S. Take it from me, a former Air Force Senior Non Commissioned Officer. What I learned about self defense is exactly what this film shows. The actors and the direction were fine. I hope others enjoy this as much as I did. This film provides excellent guidance for self protection. Beware of too nice men in the elevator. Always carry your hand gun.

I found "The Bad Guy Speaks" to be very dark, eerie and yet entertaining with a slight comedic touch. The main character is clearly psychotic but yet has a touch of class for example setting the dining room table in a romantic setting with candles and roses, to dine with his victims before he disposes of them. Also he's an animal lover having a sweet fluffy cat as his pet.

I liked the lighting of the film, using warm tones for the light hearted aspects of the film and dark tones for the more serious gritty scenes of the movie.

All in all this is a great shot film, it gets you in the mood for Halloween.

This is a very controversial piece. The story revolves around a bizarre guy (called Bad Guy) who talks to the viewers (female viewers) and tells them about pros and cons of stalking, raping, and - SELF-DEFENSE! The film depicts large amount of violence, degradation, sexual assault... Despite all of it, the film is very entertaining and funny! It's a black humor, absurdity, and it carries a lot of Kubrickian elements of "noir" film-making ("The Clockwork Orange" would be a prime example). This concept always polarizes the audience: some people will hate the film, and others will love it. I've seen this film at the local festival, with a mixed audience (males, females, young, old), and the response was mixed as well, but my impression is that most of the female audience loved it. They thought that the film doesn't intend to degrade women and promote violence, but instead it shows the dangers of modern urban world, filled with sick individuals and the real-world violent behavior. "The Bad Guy Speaks" is an interesting and very controversial short film that will raise the eyebrows of many film critics.