The Last Horror Movie (2003)

A serial killer uses a horror video rental to lure his next victim. What begins as a teen slasher transforms into a disturbing journey through the mind of Max Parry, a mild mannered wedding photographer with a taste for human flesh.

Director:

Julian Richards

Writers:

James Handel, Julian Richards (idea)

Stars:

Kevin Howarth, Mark Stevenson, Antonia Beamish

9 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kevin Howarth	...	Max
Mark Stevenson	...	The Assistant
Antonia Beamish	...	Petra
Christabel Muir	...	Sam
Jonathan Coote	...	John
Rita Davies	...	Grandma
Joe Hurley	...	Ben (as Joe Morley)
Jamie Langthorne	...	Nico
John Berlyne	...	Phil
Mandy Gordon	...	Sarah
Jim Bywater	...	Bill
Lisa Renée	...	Waitress
Christopher Adamson	...	Killer (as Chris Adamson)
Adrian Johnson	...	Kelly
John MacCrossan	...	Groom

Storyline

A serial killer uses a horror video rental to lure his next victim. What begins as a teen slasher transforms into a disturbing journey through the mind of Max Parry, a mild mannered wedding photographer with a taste for human flesh.

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Plot Keywords:

serial killer | diner | cynic | beaten to death | taunting | 

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Taglines:

Wait until you see the final cut...

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Genres:

Horror | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong brutal violence and language

Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 May 2005 (UK)

Also Known As:

Az utolsó horrorfilm

Box Office

Budget:

$780,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Prolific Films, Snakehair Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

80 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

When Max slits the throat of the woman his assistant was supposed to kill, you can clearly see that the knife does not make contact with her throat.

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Quotes

Max Parry: Now, why don't I care about that? I mean, I know you care about that; that's why you think I'm a bad person, but the thing is, I don't care about it. I didn't ask not to care about it, but I don't. And if I don't care, how can I think it's wrong? And if I don't think it's wrong, why shouldn't I do it?

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Connections

References Amadeus (1984)

User Reviews

An interesting addition to the serial killer genre.

Smooth talking serial killer and amateur film-maker Max Parry has made a fly-on-the-wall documentary about murder. By copying his movie onto a rental tape at his local video shop, he gets people to unwittingly start watching his opus, in which he delivers a snuff showcase of his greatest 'hits', whilst glibly commenting about the nature of killing.

Despite borrowing heavily from Belgian movie 'Man Bites Dog', the classic 'Henry: Portrait of a Seial Killer' and 'American Psycho', and ending with a gimmick which is reminiscent of Japanese ghost movie Ringu, director Julian Richards manages to deliver a grisly film that succeeds in being genuinely disturbing. The catalogue of stabbings, beatings and strangulations are filmed with a gritty authenticity that will shock all but the most desensitised; but despite all of the nastiness, there is a knowing sense of ridiculousness which will appeal to those with a very dark sense of humour. Kevin Howarth's Max is both chilling yet comic; he claims to be sane, and talks intelligently about his project and his reasons for killing, yet he is clearly a few sandwiches short of a picnic. At times he is logical, calm and collected whilst going about his business, but we see just enough glimpses of his completely wacko side to know that he is far from 'mentally balanced'.

A sharp script, impressive hand-held video work and some gruesome effects (try watching the burning scene without wincing) add to the realism of the film. The Last Horror Movie is a brave plunge into the dark world of an unhinged individual. Unashamedly violent and unflinchingly graphic, it is not a movie for the easily offended.