The Ungodly (2007)

Director:

Thomas Dunn

Writers:

Mark Borkowski (writer)
Thomas Dunn (writer)

Release Date:

25 January 2008 (Spain)

Genre:

Thriller

Plot:

Mickey is about to get his big break as an amateur filmmaker, from a serial killer who turns him and his camera into 'the perfect witness'. |

Awards:

1 win & 1 nomination

Cast

Wes Bentley	...	Mickey Gravatski
Mark Borkowski	...	James Lemac
Joanne Baron	...	Megan
Beth Grant	...	Emma Lemac
Albert López-Murtra	...	Gino
Marina Gatell	...	Jennifer
Kenny Johnson	...	Officer Murphy
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Amy Aeschliman	...	Rape Victim
Randy Cherkas	...	Detective
Sarah Crocker	...	Violinist
Sal Darigo	...	Desk Officer
Jenna DeYoung	...	Screaming Nurse
Brian Distance	...	Fisherman
Thomas Dunn	...	AA Man #2
Carol Florence	...	Social Worker
Margaret H. Flynn	...	Old Lady
Ofri Fuchs	...	Prostitute
Rodman Gaillado	...	Alcoholic Ed
Vanessa Gronczewski	...	Alley Victim
John Harlenan	...	Young James
Joilet Harris	...	Clerk
Marcia Haufrecht	...	Klara
Tiffany Hodges	...	Elevator Nurse
Bruno Iannone	...	Arnold
Jill Kairis	...	Young Megan
Leila Kotler	...	Young Emma
Sierra Richter	...	Carolyn
Ashley Sawdaye	...	Sgt. Bridges
Mastro Sykes	...	Orderly
Shelly Varod	...	Hospital Receptionist
Jessica Weiss	...	Junkie
Taylor Wilson	...	Joey
Olivia Wnek	...	Bicycle Girl

Also Known As:

Inhumano (Spain)
The Perfect Witness (USA) (DVD title)

MPAA:

Rated R for strong violence including rape, brief nudity, language and some drug use.

Runtime:

USA:100 min

Country:

Spain | USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

USA:R | Hungary:18 | New Zealand:R18

Filming Locations:

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Company:

Dream7 Entertainment

Quotes:

James Lemac: So what do you want from me?
Mickey Gravatski: I'm a film maker. I wanna do this documentary about you. About what you do.
James Lemac: How'd you find me?
Mickey Gravatski: [no response]
James Lemac: You wanna do what with me?
Mickey Gravatski: Documentary?
James Lemac: And if I don't agree?
Mickey Gravatski: I send the tape to the police. But, if you do, I won't release it, ya know, until, or if, you're caught.
James Lemac: Look. Children, digging holes. Mothers watching their children. But who watches the mothers?
Mickey Gravatski: Do you um, do you, do you like children?
[...]

Movie Connections:

References Plane Crazy (1928)

A Killer Film with a Message

Finally, a "serial killer" film that carries a message and not just a knife. At first, I thought it was another "Mr. Brooks"-- but within moments, especially after seeing Mark (the killer) Borkowski's opening scene-- I knew that this is what Mr. Brooks should have been! It actually reminded me of an Abel Ferrera film; it was shot documentary style with a rich texture filled with severe earth tones. This film geek really appreciated what Thomas Dunn was trying to do. He was taking the "villian" to whole new level in making him a piece of all of us. "Personal Accountability" is the essence and message of this movie. I'm just afraid its going to be caught up in the "slasher" genre and it is so NOT that at all. And where did Mark Borkowski come from? I have to research him and find out what rock he has been hiding under. He was the best (and most human) serial killer I have ever seen in a movie. Oh, and don't blink, you'll miss Kenny Johnson (from The Shield). Wild, seeing Kenny in such an inner city, Ferrera-esquire film. Watch it. And don't blink!