The Ungodly (2007)

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'.

Director:

Thomas Dunn

Writers:

Mark Borkowski, Thomas Dunn

Stars:

Wes Bentley, Mark Borkowski, Joanne Baron

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Credited 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	...	Bobby
Carol Florence	...	Social Worker

Storyline

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'.

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Plot Keywords:

no panties | lust | lingerie | bare breasts | video | 

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Taglines:

Be careful when chasing monsters you don't become one ...

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Genres:

Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

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

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [es]

Country:

Spain USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 January 2008 (Spain)

Also Known As:

The Perfect Witness

Filming Locations:

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Dream7 Entertainment, Zip Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

Mickey Gravatski: Remember when I asked you if you could stop killing? And you said that if the seeds that were buried in darkness were never plant...
James Lemac: ...were never planted, that I might be able to capture the innocence that I never had.
Mickey Gravatski: Yeah. I wondered, who planted those seeds?
James Lemac: Hmm
Mickey Gravatski: She took you down there and left you there, huh?
James Lemac: Who? What are you talking about?
Mickey Gravatski: Did you take me down to that cellar to justify what you do?
James Lemac: Not everything is for your fuckin' benefit, Mick.
Mickey Gravatski: Right. ya know it just seems like...
James Lemac: It ...
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Connections

Referenced in My Pure Joy (2011)

User Reviews

Amazing and Visceral!

Wow!!! This is what Indie films should be. I didn't know what to expect going in but was totally on the edge of my seat the whole way through! It was sort of disturbing but in a very real, can't look away, can't wait for what will happen next sense. The two main characters, Mickey (Wes Bentley) and James Lemac (newcomer Mark Borkowski) are locked in a psychological cat and mouse as Mickey, a documentary filmmaker, hatches a crazy plan to blackmail and film James, a serial killer, for just a few days and then turn him into the police. One of the coolest things is that we don't really see the police in this film. We know they must be out there searching but we stay with the two main characters and just keep delving deeper and deeper into their psychology, morality and obsession. Every time you think you get to breathe, the air gets sucked right back out of you and there's a new crazy plot twist. The acting was really subtle (with Borkowski capable of erupting at a moment's notice) and the dark, edgy feel to the cinematography/directing made it really stand out as a risk-taking, no holds barred independent film. One particular murder scene was one of the most emotionally disturbing and visceral 5 minutes I've watched in a long time...wouldn't be surprised if this was a love/hate film for people because it gets under your skin and takes so many chances but I'm firmly on the side of loving it! It was clear the filmmakers wanted to be relentless with their audience so be prepared...