Dot.Kill (2005)

A detective tries to hunt down a serial killer who broadcasts his murders live on the internet.

Director:

John Irvin

Writers:

Andrew Charas, Robert Malkani

Stars:

Armand Assante, Sonny Marinelli, Raffaello Degruttola

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Armand Assante	...	Det. Charlie Daines
Sonny Marinelli	...	Det. Mickey Harwell
Raffaello Degruttola	...	Adam Sotrel
Stanley Townsend	...	Capt. Tommy Byrnes
Clare Holman	...	Mary Daines
Frank Nasso	...	Stevie Daines
Jason Durran	...	C.I.T.U Specialist Mitch
Tony Schiena	...	C.I.T.U Specialist Pete
Jeff Merchant	...	Edward Maxwell
Ray Nicholas	...	Charles Horvath
Frank Henson	...	Michael McEllroy
Morven Christie	...	Jane
Kieran Cunningham	...	Frank Schuman
James Carroll Jordan	...	Dr. Morelli (as James Jordan)
Jason Lake	...	Thadeus Moore

Storyline

Old-fashioned NYPD detective Charlie Daines, a grave long cancer sufferer, feels out of his depth when as serial killer posts his gruesomely imaginative murders, mostly on top managers, on Internet, first spotted by his couch-potato son Vinnie. The brass rather confides the high-profile case to 'nerds', champion of whom is wheelchair-stuck Adam Sotrel. Charlie systematically alienates everybody, family and colleagues, but finds an angle to approach the case.

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Plot Keywords:

serial killer | murder | camera | torture | police | 

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Taglines:

You're Dying To Watch.

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Genres:

Crime | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for grisly violence, pervasive language, some nudity and drug use

Details

Country:

UK USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 December 2010 (Belgium)

Also Known As:

Digital Jesus

Filming Locations:

Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$6,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Lucky UKFS, Bauer Martinez Studios, Curbside Pictures LLC

Technical Specs

Runtime:

87 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

User Reviews

Stupid name; pretty good movie

I saw dot.kill on Showtime the other night; and, while I thought the title was totally lame, I watched it because is starred Armand Assante.

His filmography is hit or miss for me; but, I have to give him credit on this one. His passion within the role really makes this film. He was absolutely convincing as a detective who's health, family life, and career are crumbling.

Charlie is an old-school detective who relies on instinct, not high-tech. He is alternately hard-core, abrasive (particularly to co-workers and his son), and tender (towards a former addict, whom he saved from a life on the streets).

The twist at the end, as to the identity of the killer was great, even though it really wasn't hard to guess, with the heavy foreshadowing used by the director.

It could have been better; but, a pretty good movie nonetheless.