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Some Guy Who Kills People

  • 2011
  • R
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
6.3K
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Some Guy Who Kills People (2011)
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Ken Boyd, a lonely man fresh out of the loony bin, who sets out to kill those he deems responsible for his miserable life.Ken Boyd, a lonely man fresh out of the loony bin, who sets out to kill those he deems responsible for his miserable life.Ken Boyd, a lonely man fresh out of the loony bin, who sets out to kill those he deems responsible for his miserable life.

  • Director
    • Jack Perez
  • Writer
    • Ryan A. Levin
  • Stars
    • Kevin Corrigan
    • Barry Bostwick
    • Karen Black
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    • Director
      • Jack Perez
    • Writer
      • Ryan A. Levin
    • Stars
      • Kevin Corrigan
      • Barry Bostwick
      • Karen Black
    • 80User reviews
    • 82Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Kevin Corrigan
    Kevin Corrigan
    • Ken Boyd
    Barry Bostwick
    Barry Bostwick
    • Sheriff Walt Fuller
    Karen Black
    Karen Black
    • Ruth Boyd
    Leo Fitzpatrick
    Leo Fitzpatrick
    • Irv
    Ariel Gade
    Ariel Gade
    • Amy Wheeler
    Eric Price
    Eric Price
    • Deputy Ernie Dobkins
    Lucy Davis
    Lucy Davis
    • Stephanie
    Lou Beatty Jr.
    Lou Beatty Jr.
    • Al Fooger
    Janie Haddad Tompkins
    Janie Haddad Tompkins
    • Janet Wheeler
    • (as Janie Haddad)
    Ahmed Best
    Ahmed Best
    • Mayor Mawell
    Christopher May
    Christopher May
    • Wade Hutchins
    Niko Nicotera
    Niko Nicotera
    • Lyle Bagwell
    Britain Spellings
    Britain Spellings
    • Marty Prichard
    Jonathan Fraser
    Jonathan Fraser
    • Brett Miller
    Lindsay Hollister
    Lindsay Hollister
    • Paula Prichard
    Laura Kightlinger
    Laura Kightlinger
    • Coach Faxon
    Robert E. Beckwith
    Robert E. Beckwith
    • Coroner
    • (as Robert Beckwith)
    Vanessa Mizzone
    Vanessa Mizzone
    • Betsy
    • Director
      • Jack Perez
    • Writer
      • Ryan A. Levin
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    9Psy-Ko

    Much more then I expected

    You've got all the elements of a 80's slasher here. Comic geek, bullies, mean mom, quirky sheriff. so that's what I was expecting an average slasher to pass a Saturday afternoon. What I got was so much more! Great writing, great character development and great acting! I'm not big on the trivia of movies/acting so the only person I recognized was Barry Bostwick as the quirky sheriff and he played it brilliantly. I also thought the girl who played Amy was quite good and expect to see her getting more work. At first I wasn't too fond of Ken, the lead character, but as the story went on I got to really like him which I think says great things about both the writing and the guys acting. There is a twist at the end and you kind of know there will be but you just don't know which way it's going to twist. I was happy with the ending though, happy with the whole movie in fact. Only thing I would tell people is don't go into it expecting blood and guts, you're not going to get it. Not sure I'd even label it as horror, more of a thriller and a drama, oh and can't forget the comedy. It all ties together well. One of the best I've seen in awhile!
    9chaugnurfaugn-269-83012

    Beautifully crafted black comedy

    The Dexter series has paved the way nicely for some modern anti-heroes. It's OK to be a serial killer provided the people you kill are not nice people. The worse the crime, the more acceptable (on screen) it is to kill the criminal and the less guilty we can feel about enjoying the spectacle of their death.

    So Some Guy Who Kills People rides along on similar rails and gives us someone we can both root for, be afraid of and concerned about all in one highly confusing package.

    Kevin Corrigan plays unorthodox Ken Boyd, a depressive cartoonist recently released from the 'loony bin' into a world he doesn't understand. Clearly resident in the kind of small town community where everyone knows everyone else, Boyd lives with his sardonic mother (Karen Black) and works the only job he can get: slopping out ice cream at the local diner.

    Ken keeps his head down and his mouth shut, but life has a way of intruding on his self-imposed cocoon in the form of his best friend Irv's unyielding encouragement to get out there and grab the bull by the horns, the attentions of beautiful English girl Stephanie (Lucy Davis) and Ken's long absent daughter of eleven years, Amy. This trio of distractions are merciless in their presence, drawing Ken away from his preferred mode of introspection and silence.

    Character development is awesome, with young Ariel Gade hitting just the right level of chatty pre-teen and needy daughter vs vulnerable sweet kid and mini-charmer to win us over rather than put us off. Corrigan is effortlessly charismatic despite his apparent predilection for decapitating his enemies, and his rarity of lines (despite his presence in most scenes). Lucy Davis is a little too attractive and besotted to be believable, particularly as the first time she encounters Ken he is dressed up in a most unbecoming giant ice-cream costume. Davis also has a limited acting range, giving the same performance here as she gave in The Office and other American projects of late.

    But Barry Bostwick is simply sublime as the eminently watchable Sheriff Walt Fuller and Karen Black puts in a great performance as the disillusioned chain-smoking mother with only the lowest expectations in her son.

    Ultimately a moral warning about the perils of withdrawing and allowing the past to consume the present; thus missing out on the important things (like the parent/child relationship) Some Guy Who Kills People is a thought-provoking, beautifully crafted tale from beginning to end featuring some of the most comically subtle black humour you're ever likely to see on the big screen. You'll laugh, but you'll also hover on the edge of your seat. Mixing comedy with genuine drama is no mean feat and full credit should go to Perez, Levin and their wonderful cast for pulling it off with unparalleled aplomb.
    7barracuda_magoo

    Very darkly funny film!

    Kevin Corrigan plays a former mental patient who is trying to re-adjust to society but is haunted by memories of high school bullies. When his estranged daughter shows up and forces a bond, he starts finding happiness again. Meanwhile, murdered old high school jocks start showing up around town and all signs point to the resident crazy person. This film was directed by Jack Perez, who previously directed Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus but don't let that discourage you - this flick is dark and hilarious. Corrigan does a great job, and Barry Bostwick, who plays a policeman, is very funny. Not to be missed if you are a fan of black comedy.
    7billcr12

    Good Film with Bad Title

    This has to be the worst title the producers could possibly have come up with; someone must have lost a bet. It's a shame because it is really good and very few people will ever see it, unless the word of mouth helps, as happened with Boondock Saints. I reluctantly watched that and ended up loving it.

    Ken works at an ice cream parlor after being released from a mental hospital. He has nightmares of a hazing type of attack from his high school days. One by one the classmates responsible die horrible deaths. Barry Bostwick is the town sheriff, and he is wise ass who is having a good time with Ken's mother played by Karen Black. She and Bostwick are terrific and sarcastically funny throughout. Ariel Gade is Ken's daughter Amy, and she is an actress to watch out for. The chemistry between her and Kevin Corrigan as Ken, her father, are totally believable. The girl is an absolute natural; never mugging for the camera, as many child actors have a tendency to do.

    Ken is an outcast living with his mother and spending his spare time drawing sketches. His daughter finds out that he is her biological father and they have an awkward reunion. This is a murder mystery, a comedy, and a sporadically violent family film, all at the same time. Although a bit confused, the acting is so good, I was able to accept some plot holes along the way. Bostwick and Black are funny as hell, and the young Ariel Gade still manages to steal the picture, her potential is unlimited. Ignore the ridiculous title and trust me; try it, you'll like it.
    8acantho77

    Some Guy Who Kills People is set to become one of the classics of the genre. And that's no joke.

    Going into Some Guy Who Kills People it seemed like nobody knew much about the film and going by the trailer, nobody was expecting much either. Was I ever wrong. This film didn't just kill it's own characters, it also had the audience dying with laughter. Don't get fooled by the trailer... you'll only end up a fool yourself.

    Karen Black isn't in the film as much as I'd like her to be as she not only has some of the best lines in the film but her performance is absolutely fantastic. Karen really outdid herself in this role and though some veterans might just decide to call their roles in, she goes well beyond what anyone could have expected from her.

    A newcomer to the scene, Ariel Gade, is a breath of fresh air. Move over Chloë Moret, there may be some new competition in the young genre actor category. Ariel not only plays a smart character, she's a smart choice and a great find. Who would have thought the little girl from Dark Water and Aliens vs Predator - Requiem would turn out to be such a good actor? She was made for the role and delivers it with a timing you usually only find in seasoned veteran actors.

    Finally there's Barry Bostwick. What can I say about a man that first caught my eye as Brad Majors in The Rocky Horror Picture Show? How about being my favourite thing about this film? From the trailer for the film you can see that there is humour involved in his part. What you don't see is the fact that because Mr. Bostwick is the sheriff, he's in the film a lot. His character is absolutely off the wall and Mr. Bostwick plays him brilliantly. He is comedy gold with a deadpan serious delivery that combines super intelligence with hit you over the head obvious observations. He might give Yoda a run for his money.

    Some Guy Who Kills People is marketing itself to the wrong crowd. This film is comedy gold through and through but seems to be trying to sell itself as a horror comedy. Sure there are elements of horror with the serial killer aspect but the horror portion of the film is only there so that the comedic elements have a plot to wrap themselves around. This film should focus on selling the laughs and less on trying to win over the genre crowd.

    This is just one funny movie.

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    Will Ferrell in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
    Comedy
    James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Sharon Angela, Max Casella, Dan Grimaldi, Joe Perrino, Donna Pescow, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Tony Sirico, and Michael Drayer in The Sopranos (1999)
    Crime
    Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway in Chinatown (1974)
    Mystery
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    • Goofs
      While all the license plates indicate that the film is set in Ohio, palm trees are visible in the background of several scenes.
    • Quotes

      Ken Boyd: You just let her walk in here?

      Ruth Boyd: [sarcastically] I made her tackle a series of obstacles, but she passed!

    • Soundtracks
      Alley Bash
      Written & Performed by Ronald Stein

      Published by Perma Music Publishers

      Courtesy of Selectracks

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    • Release date
      • October 5, 2012 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • En snubbe som mördar folk
    • Filming locations
      • Fair Oaks Pharmacy and Soda Fountain - 1526 Mission Street, South Pasadena, California, USA(ice cream shop)
    • Production companies
      • Level 10 Films
      • Battle of Ireland Films
      • Litn-Up Films
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    • Budget
      • $300,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $113
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 37m(97 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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