Murder Set Pieces

     Set against Sun City, Las Vegas, "Murder-Set-Pieces" tells the story of a fashion photographer whose vocation is murder. Shot on 35mm film, "Murder-Set-Pieces" is a vicious assault on your senses. Director Nick Palumbo ("Nutbag") guides you through this voyeuristic nightmare of blood, sex and brutality.

     The tagline completely says it all. This is the most brutal, disturbing serial killer movie I have ever seen. I absolutely loved it. All the blood, gore, nudity, and sex that you ever wanted in a movie is here. Plus, the story is very interesting and holds your attention throughout the entire movie. I was stuck on the edge of my seat from the opening, very gory, scene, till the end credits. I was almost afraid to blink so I wouldn't miss anything.

     Very rarely does a movie come by that is loaded with blood, gore, nudity and sex, and has a really good story to it as well. The story follows a German photographer/killer that descends further and further into his own hell, while he drags the viewer down with him every step of the way. While not a "completely" original story, it has everything else going for it to keep your full attention. This is one movie that you will never have a "bored" moment. The direction of the film was perfect, never straying away from the story, or throwing too many things at the viewer at once. It flows evenly and smoothly throughout the entire film.

     The acting was spot on for an indie film. The performances were very believable, especially from the psychotic photographer/killer, Sven Garrett. He, literally draws you into his world, which is a literal hell. You also get a brief appearance from Leatherface himself, Gunnar Hansen, as well as Edwin Neal. You also get a brief appearance from The Candyman, Tony Todd, and Fred Vogel (August Underground Mordum).

     The blood and gore was perfectly done. The torture and murder scenes had to be the most brutal I have ever seen. The scenes were also extended, instead of all very quick glimpses. While watching the brutality of the torture and murder, you want to look away, but you can't. You stayed glued to the screen, no matter how brutal the scene is. Believe me, I tried. There were quite a few scenes I tried to look away from, but just couldn't. As you watch this film, just keep telling yourself "it's only a movie, it's only a movie". Keep saying that over and over, and you'll be able to make it through. This also has one of the best chainsaw kills I've seen yet. All the torture and murder scenes are disturbing and brutal in every way imaginable. As a little side note, 30 people are murdered in this film and 55 gallons of blood was spilled.

     I definitely recommend this film, if you can stand the brutality and the torture. This is definitely worth checking out. My advice would be to run out and check this out right away. This is a perfect addition to any horror fan's movie collection.

I rate this a 9.75 out of 10 torso munching psychopaths.

(2004)

Directed by
Nick Palumbo

Writing credits
Nick Palumbo

Credited cast:
Sven Garrett ... The Photographer
Tony Todd ... Clerk
Cerina Vincent ... Beautiful Girl
Gunnar Hansen ... Nazi Mechanic
Edwin Neal ... Good Samaritan
Jade Risser ... Jade
Katie Richards ... Megan
Fred Vogel ... Masked Psycho