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February 21, 2026
Psycho Killer review
The writer of Seven commits the sin of boring us with this bland horror which should have stayed in development hell where it belongs
TL;DR
- Psycho Killer has been in development for almost 20 years, with multiple attempts at production and funding falling through.
- The film is directed by longtime producer Gavin Polone in his directorial debut.
- The script, written by Andrew Kevin Walker (known for Seven), is considered uninspired and derivative, likened to a third-rate X-Files episode.
- The movie struggles to work as either a crime thriller or a horror film, being too dumb for the former and too dull and scare-free for the latter.
- Despite a couple of action-packed moments and a hammy performance from Malcolm McDowell, the film's rushed finale and predictable jump scare are disappointing.
- The reviewer finds the film unnecessary and bland, questioning its theatrical release given the current challenges in the film industry.
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