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  • R
  • 2004
  • 1 hr 45 min

Murder-Set-Pieces is a 2004 horror film directed by Nick Palumbo. The movie follows the life of a German photographer who lives in Las Vegas, named The Photographer (Sven Garrett). He seems like a successful and charming man, but hidden beneath the surface is a depraved and sadistic serial killer. The Photographer works at a strip club in Las Vegas where he meets and develops an obsession with a young prostitute named Crystal (Jade Risser). He sets his sights on making her his next victim, but while on the prowl, he also murders other victims in a sadistic and brutal manner, typically using a butcher knife. The Photographer is also shown in flashbacks killing his own family with the same butcher knife at a young age, revealing that he has been a monster from a very young age.

Meanwhile, Two Las Vegas metropolitan police detectives, a cop named Sheri (Cerina Vincent) and her partner who has history with The Photographer, Christian (Tony Todd), are hot on his trail. They investigate the gruesome murders that he has committed, but their investigations turn up empty-handed as The Photographer is very good at covering his tracks. Throughout the film, the killer photographs his victims, creating disturbing and dark tableaus that serve as mementos of his murders.

As the movie progresses, The Photographer's obsession with Crystal intensifies and he abducts her, taking her to his chamber of horrors where she is tied up and subjected to unspeakable violence. Will Sheri and Christian be able to track down The Photographer and rescue Crystal before it's too late? Or will The Photographer continue to evade capture and leave a wake of destroyed lives behind him?

The movie is shot in a gritty, graphic style and features a lot of nudity, gore, and violence, making it not suitable for all audiences. It is notable for its portrayal of The Photographer as a psychopath with no clear motive for his crimes besides his sadistic tendencies. There are no flashy special effects or jump scares, just a disturbingly realistic and depraved depiction of a serial killer.

Gunnar Hansen, best known for his iconic role as Leatherface in the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre, has a supporting role as a Nazi war criminal who is one of The Photographer's inspirations. Cerina Vincent and Tony Todd, both horror genre veterans, provide solid performances as the detectives who are determined to catch the killer, but their characters are somewhat underdeveloped as the focus is mostly on The Photographer's descent into madness.

Murder-Set-Pieces received mixed reviews upon release, with critics praising the film's disturbing and suspenseful atmosphere and Palumbo's direction, but also criticizing the excessive violence and poor character development. Despite its flaws, the film has developed a cult following among horror movie fans who appreciate its unflinching and brutal portrayal of a serial killer.

In conclusion, Murder-Set-Pieces is a disturbing and graphic horror film that is not for the faint of heart. It is a slow burn thriller that depicts a sadistic and depraved serial killer, and the police detectives who are determined to catch him. It is not a perfect film, but it is a solid addition to the horror genre that will satisfy fans of extreme horror.

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Description
  • Release Date
    2004
  • MPAA Rating
    R
  • Runtime
    1 hr 45 min
  • Language
    English
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