Review by David Rupp
The Alphabet Killer is based on the double initial killings in Rochester, New York in the late 1980s. Eliza Dusku stars as Megan Paige, a police officer who is highly committed to the job. She develops schizophrenia, lasting for more than six months, and includes one month of active symptoms such as illusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, and grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior. Megan's obsession leads her to a breakdown and a violent episode which lands her in the hospital. She eventually loses her fiance, Kenneth (Cary), and her job. Two years later Megan is back working as an advisor, but her more or less normal life goes to hell again when another murder is called in. Her fire rekindled, Megan sets out to find the killer, and this time she plans to get the job done, with or without the department's assistance.
Directed by:Rob Schmidt & written by: Tom Malloy. Starring: Eliza Dushku, Cary Elwes, Timothy Hutton, Tom Malloy, Michael Ironside, Bill Moseley, Meltem Cumbul & Carl Lumbly
I went into this one a little blind, I had done no research and was slightly ignorant to what it was all about. Boy did it knock my socks off. First off it has a great cast, phenominal acting, great story, edgy pacing and the look is stellar. I was impressed by the effects both practical and the thay the CG was used properly to enhance the scene and not make it. Camera work was amazing and showcased some sweet methods used to set moods, and tempo.
THis movie impressed the hell out of me, and it even straight horror. A psychological/paranormal thriller with overtones of the serial killer genre. I highly reccomend you go check this out. 9/10/p>