Anamorph (2007)

A psychological thriller based on the concept of anamorphosis, a painting technique that manipulates the laws of perspective to create two competing images on a single canvas.

Director:

Henry Miller (as H.S. Miller)

Writers:

Henry Miller (as H.S. Miller), Tom Phelan

Stars:

Willem Dafoe, Scott Speedman, Don Harvey

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Willem Dafoe	...	Stan Aubray
Scott Speedman	...	Carl Uffner
Don Harvey	...	Killer
James Rebhorn	...	Chief Lewellyn Brainard
Peter Stormare	...	Blair Collet
Amy Carlson	...	Alexandra Fredericks
Yul Vazquez	...	Jorge 'George' Ruiz
Clea DuVall	...	Sandy Strickland
Samantha MacIvor	...	Crystal
Billy Wheelan	...	Young Man
Paz de la Huerta	...	Young Woman
Desiree Casado	...	Teenage Checkout Girl (as Desiree F. Casado)
Robert C. Kirk	...	Heavy-Set Detective
Robin Goldsmith	...	Stone-Faced Detective
Marcia Haufrecht	...	Diner Waitress

Storyline

Stan is a quiet, solitary detective in New York City. A few months ago, he solved a gruesome case of serial murders, although an undercover police officer lost her life. A new set of similar murders begins: the bodies are elaborately displayed and the killer uses equipment from art and early movie making in the tableau, or he leaves a clue as to where the investigators are to stand to get the full artistic effect. Stan is paired with a younger detective, Carl, whom he brushes off when Carl wants to get to know him. As pieces fall in place, it's a race to prevent the next killing, quite possibly someone close to Stan.

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Plot Keywords:

eyesight | reference to francis bacon | murder | detective | anamorphosis | 

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Taglines:

Madness. Mayhem. Mutilation. The masterwork of a serial killer.

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Genres:

Crime | Horror | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for disturbing grisly images, some violence and language

Did You Know?

Goofs

When Stan meets his former partner, he rolls down the window of his car on the passenger's's side. During this scene the height of he window is changes in every shot.

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Quotes

Medical Examiner: [after performing autopsy] His intestines have been removed. The killer went to the trouble of removing them, and enclosing the incision before he strung him up.

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Soundtracks

Lazy Things
Written by Wendy Case
Performed by The Paybacks

User Reviews

Nice Plot, Bad Execution

This story deserves a better director. Someone who understands the subject very well. The idea was really cool but follows the same platform of movies like Silence of the Lambs. Acting is nearly good. I think with a little more effort and time it could have been more interesting.

There are too many co-incidences which spoil the mystery. The story is certainly dragged at places. And at places it makes you sleepy. The music is nothing great. Willen Dafoe tries his best to impress. So I think it is not the one to watch in a theater but its a good watch at home. Nothing Brainy about it. It won't keep you guessing.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 August 2008 (Netherlands)

Also Known As:

Anamorf

Filming Locations:

81 Hudson Street, New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$3,120, 20 April 2008

Gross USA:

$6,950

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$674,839

Company Credits

Production Co:

Kamala Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

107 min

Sound Mix:

SDDS Dolby Digital DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1