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.