Kill Theory (2009)

Whilst celebrating a graduation at a secluded vacation home, a group of college students find themselves targeted by a sadistic killer who forces them to play a deadly game of killing one another in order to survive.

Director:

Chris Moore

Writer:

Kelly C. Palmer (as Kelly Palmer)

Stars:

Don McManus, Ryanne Duzich, Teddy Dunn

1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Don McManus	...	Dr. Karl Truftin
Ryanne Duzich	...	Amber
Teddy Dunn	...	Brent
Daniel Franzese	...	Freddy
Agnes Bruckner	...	Jennifer
Patrick John Flueger	...	Michael (as Patrick Flueger)
Steffi Wickens	...	Nicole
Theo Rossi	...	Carlos
Taryn Manning	...	Alex
Kevin Gage	...	The Killer
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Trever O'Brien

Storyline

A group of college students visit a secluded vacation home to celebrate their upcoming graduation. The fun doesn't last long when a sadistic psychopath forces them to participate in his deadly contest. The rules are simple -- in order to survive they must kill each other. As tension builds, and relationships begin to crumble, they realize that only one can make it out alive. Could you trust your boyfriend? Your girlfriend? Your best friend? Only one can go home. So who will be the last man or woman standing?

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Plot Keywords:

sadistic psychopath | forced to kill | female nudity | suicide | strangled to death | 

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Taglines:

Would You Kill Your Best Friends In Order To Survive?

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Genres:

Horror | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong bloody violence, pervasive language and some sexual content

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 January 2009 (Russia)

Also Known As:

Killers

Filming Locations:

Cheyenne Studios - 27567 Fantastic Lane, Castaic, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$6,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

BenderSpink,Cross River Pictures,Element Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

85 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Taryn manning and Theo Rossi are also in Sons of Anarchy together.

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Goofs

When the group first finds Nicole's body she has duct tape over her mouth (just as she does in the video). The camera angle changes to the group then back to Nicole and the tape is gone.

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Connections

References Scarface (1983)

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Soundtracks

Mine Ain't Yours
Written by Christopher Kinnon
Lyrics by A. Kinnon & C. Kinnon
Performed by Lions in the Street

User Reviews

Takes everything that has made slashers work in the past, and incorporate that into a very competently made modern slasher flick.

At this point in horror history, long gone are the simple, yet effective, "By-the-numbers" slasher flicks. Everything has to be bigger and better than the last big thing. What Kill Theory does NOT do, is be an innovative force. It doesn't try to create the next big gimmick for horror movies to come. What it DOES do, and well I might add, is take everything that has made slashers work in the past, and incorporate that into a very competently made modern slasher flick.

One of the things I liked most about Kill Theory, is that there really isn't a main character. There is no obvious hero, there isn't really a "Red herring" so to speak. The film puts together a decent ensemble of people, some of whom are recognizable from past efforts, some were unknowns. For me, I immediately noticed Theo Rossi, and Taryn Manning from Sons Of Anarchy, an excellent show if you haven't checked it out yet. I also recognized Daniel Franzese from "Bully". Overall though, Each character appears to be as important as the last. It never emphasizes one character over an other.

The concept is interesting. It's not something new, but it's done very well, and keeps you engaged in the story, instead of waiting for the next kill. Normally in modern slashers, I've completely tuned the "Story" out, and I'm sitting in anticipation for the next piece of visual effects put on display. Speaking of effects, there are plenty of scenes of blood and gore in the film, which are also done very well. So if you're looking for some grue and grime, you'll be pleasantly surprised by the level of gritty violence and gore.

The pacing was perfect. Sitting at a brisk 81 minutes, the film takes no time setting things in motion. There is a "Whodunit" aspect to the film, but it never harps on it. You don't see the "Killer's" face until the end of the film, but it doesn't make it a big "Reveal" moment,and those of us who have been keeping up to date on slashers, will immediately recognize his voice.

If you're thirsting for a slasher film, and if you're like me, and are sick of the "Saw" franchise, and it's imitators, give Kill Theory a shot. It may not be the next big thing, but it takes different elements that made classic slashers work, and put them together in a fun, bloody, competent package.

3.5/5 - napalmfuzz

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