A Killer Within (2004)

Addison Terrill (Howell), a Dallas attorney, comes home one night to find his wife brutally murdered with the words "We're even now" scrawled across the bedroom wall. The cops suspect he ... See full summary »

Director:

Brad Keller

Writers:

Chris Peirson (original screenplay), William Peirson (original screenplay),

Stars:

C. Thomas Howell, Sean Young, Ben Browder

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
C. Thomas Howell	...	Addison Terrill
Sean Young	...	Rebecca 'Becky' Terrill
Ben Browder	...	Sam Moss
Dedee Pfeiffer	...	Sarah Moss
Giancarlo Esposito	...	Vargas
Quinn Lujan	...	Christopher Terrill
Mark Hanson	...	Sonny Bruton
Rick Herod	...	LT. John Garrett
Susana Gibb	...	Nikki Spider
Larry Johnson	...	Staring Cop
Louanne Stephens	...	Receptionist
Irene Cortez	...	Latina
Bill Flynn	...	Dr. Karl Shultz
Bethany Wright	...	Angel
Maurice Ripke	...	Boyfriend

Storyline

Addison Terrill (Howell), a Dallas attorney, comes home one night to find his wife brutally murdered with the words "We're even now" scrawled across the bedroom wall. The cops suspect he killed her, and now ADDISON must race through the underside of Dallas to find the only other suspect. His ally is a grudging ex-cop (Esposito) who knows what it takes to deliver justice. If they can overcome their differences, they'll be able to solve the case before anyone else gets hurt.

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Plot Keywords:

ex cop | shot in the chest | golf | street walker | flashback | 

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Taglines:

Suspect Everyone... Trust No One...

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Genres:

Thriller | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence, sexuality/nudity and language

Details

Official Sites:

Fireside Films

Country:

USA

Language:

English Spanish

Release Date:

7 November 2004 (USA)

Also Known As:

Der Mörder in dir

Filming Locations:

Dallas, Texas, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$850,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fireside Entertainment, FilmCor Pictures LLC

Technical Specs

Runtime:

110 min 98 min (DVD)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Prior to filming, the producers flew C. Thomas Howell in town to play golf and see if he was right for the part. Decked out in sideburns and a 70's haircut for the part he was filming at the time, he never thought he would be cast. The producers gave him the starring role anyway.

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Quotes

Addison Terrill: Do you have Dr. Pepper?

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Connections

Referenced in Gumball 3000: 6 Days in May (2005)

User Reviews

Good idea wasted on bad directing

I was looking forward to an above average film when I sat down to watch this. Sean Young and perhaps C. Thomas Howell was to assure that. So I'm writing this to warn off anyone which will think the same as me - thinking this is worthwhile to watch.

But I could immediately see that the good idea in this film, and what could have been a good plot, was ruined by bad directing and bad acting.

This could have made an interesting film in the hands of a better director. The script is far from flawless, but still I think it could have been saved. But all the actors show that they don't believe in the project. Even the little kid is really bad. There's not a single actor acting worth watching here. Sean Young is theatrical, C. Thomas Howell is stoic, and the police looks like they have been taken in from the streets. Unbelievably enough, even the extras here are bad. Like the woman in the neighboring table at the restaurant! I haven't seen anything like it!

It's a shame money has been spent on this, but I give it a 2 out of 10 for the idea. Such a pity good ideas can be spent this way!

If this is American independent film-making, let me see any film any day before this!