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Anamorph (2007)

Anamorph (2007)
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A haunted New York City detective must delve into his dark past in order to stop a serial killer whose highly artistic modus operandi seems uncannily similar to that of a madman who stalked the city streets five years prior. When reclusive detective Stan Aubray (Willem Dafoe) gunned down the man suspected of being the "Uncle Eddie" murderer, he thought his nightmare had come to an end. But now a new crop of victims has begun to turn up, each bearing the distinctive mark of the maniac whom everyone had presumed to be dead. Much like the unfortunate victims of "Uncle Eddie," the bodies in this latest batch have been carefully arranged in a manner that reflects the artistic style known as anamorphosis -- where hidden meanings can be revealed by viewing the crime scenes from different perspectives. Could this be the work of a copycat killer, or is it possible that Detective Aubray and his men killed the wrong man on that fateful day five years ago? All signs indicate that the latest killings were carried out with Detective Aubray specifically in mind, prompting him to reexamine the painful questions that he had struggled all these years to suppress. On one side, Detective Aubray faces the scrutiny of a bright young detective (Scott Speedman) who has his own unique ideas about the killings, and on the other, a disturbed young woman (Clea Duvall) who proves a dangerous link to Detective Aubray's mystery-shrouded past. Only by confronting the possibility that he fears most will Detective Aubray finally be able to overcome his own stifling sense of guilt and finally uncover the truth about the most gruesome crimes ever committed in New York City. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Willem DafoeScott Speedman, (more)
Director(s):
H.S. MillerHenry S. Miller, (more)
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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A haunted New York City detective must delve into his dark past in order to stop a serial killer whose highly artistic modus operandi seems uncannily similar to that of a madman who stalked the city streets five years prior. When reclusive detective Stan Aubray (Willem Dafoe) gunned down the man suspected of being the "Uncle Eddie" murderer, he thought his nightmare had come to an end. But now a new crop of victims has begun to turn up, each bearing the distinctive mark of the maniac whom everyone had presumed to be dead. Much like the unfortunate victims of "Uncle Eddie," the bodies in this latest batch have been carefully arranged in a manner that reflects the artistic style known as anamorphosis -- where hidden meanings can be revealed by viewing the crime scenes from different perspectives. Could this be the work of a copycat killer, or is it possible that Detective Aubray and his men killed the wrong man on that fateful day five years ago? All signs indicate that the latest killings were carried out with Detective Aubray specifically in mind, prompting him to reexamine the painful questions that he had struggled all these years to suppress. On one side, Detective Aubray faces the scrutiny of a bright young detective (Scott Speedman) who has his own unique ideas about the killings, and on the other, a disturbed young woman (Clea Duvall) who proves a dangerous link to Detective Aubray's mystery-shrouded past. Only by confronting the possibility that he fears most will Detective Aubray finally be able to overcome his own stifling sense of guilt and finally uncover the truth about the most gruesome crimes ever committed in New York City. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Director(s):
Henry S. MillerH.S. Miller
Writer(s):
Henry S. MillerTom PhelanH.S. Miller
Producer(s):
Marissa McMahon
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Profanity, Violence)
Categories:
Independent FilmsMystery & Suspense
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Bryan V.

    Anamorph is a fairly entertaining crime drama that has been compared to, Seven. Seven is a classic, Anamorph is disposable entertainment. Anamorph is no where near as dark, disturbing, intriguing, visceral, or anything as, Seven, that's why I called it a crime drama. The only way, Anamorph is comparable to, Seven is in the crime scenes that are staged by the killers and that's where any comparison ends. The crime scene discoveries and their eventual reveals to the viewer are underwhelming. The first 80 minutes are rather flat, and they serve as a set up for the last ten to fifteen minutes. The movie never builds to any quantitative tension, though there is a certain broody mood and tone throughout most of the film. The anamorphic images present an interesting premise for the method behind the killers madness. We get the explanations of what the anamorphic images are, but when we are shown them on screen, it fails to have the impact that the movie demands. Worthy as queue filler.

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    Rich B.

    This movie had a very interesting storyline, but it was slow moving, dark and depressing. Then, to cap it off, the ending was...confusing at best.

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    Linda J.

    Not too much to say about the movie. I do like Willlem Dafoe. It was okay.

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