Review of The Minus Man (1999) by Allison B — 06 Dec 2018
Hampton Fancher's The Minus Man is a methodical, chilling excursion into the mind of a serial killer. Not much different from the better known Henry: Portrait of a serial killer, this movie is not a comfortable motion picture to sit through.
The lack of overt violence and gore deepens the sense of unease. Watching Vann's tale unfold, we should be gripped by revulsion; instead, there's a strange fascination. Like Henry this movie takes us into an alien world and strands us there for a little while by way of showing things from the killer's point of view.
This movie may not invite emotional participation, but it gives its audience much to ponder.
This review of The Minus Man (1999) was written by Allison B on 06 Dec 2018.
The Minus Man has generally received mixed reviews.
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