I Am Not a Serial Killer (2016)

I actually enjoyed this movie despite its nonsensical plot and unbelievable characters. As a thriller with some horror and a lot of gore, I think it’s a good choice.

I Am Not a Serial Killer
I Am Not a Serial Killer
“In a small Midwestern town, a troubled teen with homicidal tendencies must hunt down and destroy a supernatural killer whilst keeping his own inner demons at bay.” -IMDB
Cast
Christopher Lloyd Crowley
Laura Fraser April
Max Records John Wayne Cleaver
Karl Geary Dr. Neblin
Directed by
Billy O’Brien
Written by
Billy O’Brien (written by) &, Christopher Hyde (written by) …
Other Info
Drama, Horror, Thriller
Not Rated
Thu 29 Sep 2016 UTC
104min
IMDB Rating: 6.2

Here we have a main character from Where the Wild Things Are. It was cool seeing him on screen again, though I must admit I had to run and look him up. The other astounding feature of this film is the amazing and timeless Christopher Lloyd. He has a new “Marty” in a way in this odd film.

John Wayne Cleaver is a teenager by all accounts. He broods, he yells, he laughs. We never see him doing it, but he probably smokes pot! He is a student of killers and unwittingly has to track and eliminate a killer in their town. Be careful what you study kids!

FINAL THOUGHTS
This film is not a genius piece of writing but I did enjoy it. It definitely takes one on a thriller journey through the body parts of the morgue and the knife trails of a serial killer. Remember the title though as you predict the ending! Some will be turned off by this film’s quirkiness and frankly, terrible characterization in acting and writing. Still, if you’re a horror buff and like those teen angst characters, you’ll love this give it a try. Oh yes, and then there’s Christopher Lloyd!

My Rating: 6.5 Stars (6.5 / 10)

Author: Damien Riley

Damien Riley is a singer-songwriter from the High Desert of Southern California, known for his original music, books, a blog, and the podcast "Riley on Film". He is currently seeking West Coast venues for live concerts and stand-up routines.