Plot: Two brothers escaped from a high-security facility. They killed their parents and they are considered extremely dangerous. They arrive at a plain suburban house and take the family hostage, but as they get to know them, they start to realize they might have gotten themselves into a bit of unexpected trouble.
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February 21, 2024
An old favorite that didn't quite stand the test of time. Killers is a pretty crude film, but that is part of its core appeal. It's the terrible performances that took me out of it though. Not that I put a lot of weight on actors, certainly not in a freaky horror comedy like this, but some bits were just a bit too flaky.
Mendez goes for kitsch and excess. Some not-so-very-poetic scenes clash with the brute violence, every twist adds another level of insanity and by the time the film is racing towards the finale, it's almost impossible to keep track of everything going on. The sheer joy of it is infectious, but the poor performances take away from the overall effect.
February 01, 2004
[review pending]