Murder Party (2007)
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41% want to see it
(2,109 ratings)
A loser finds out the hard way there are worse things than spending another night at home in this horror comedy from first-time director Jeremy Saulnier. Christopher (Chris Sharp) is a nebbish who can't get any respect at work, couldn't get a date if his life depended on it, and has… More A loser finds out the hard way there are worse things than spending another night at home in this horror comedy from first-time director Jeremy Saulnier. Christopher (Chris Sharp) is a nebbish who can't get any respect at work, couldn't get a date if his life depended on it, and has practically no social life. Christopher figures he's going to be stuck at home on Halloween until he finds an invitation for a "murder party" on the sidewalk; expecting a costume party with fun and games, he slaps together a cardboard "suit of armor" and shows up for the festivities. The bash is being thrown by a group of bohemian artists who are rather surprised Christopher has shown up -- he's the only stranger to take the bait and arrive for their party, in which their guest-of-honor is actually going to be killed in the name of creativity (and impressing a jaded patron who finances their projects). Before long, Christopher begins to realize what's going on, and struggles to find a way out of the warehouse where the party is being held, while the artists begin to turn on one another and the blood starts to flow. Murder Party won the Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature at the 2007 Slamdance Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Directed By
- Jeremy Saulnier
- Genres
- Horror, Comedy
Unrated,
Critic Reviews
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Dennis Harvey, Variety
After an hour of entertainingly crass buildup, pic erupts in a riot of outrageous, quite funny violence that leaves almost no one alive. Punk/metal soundtrack is in keeping with gonzo tone.
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Brian Chen, Filmcritic.com
a rare gem
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Scott Weinberg, Cinematical
Surprisingly well-acted, fast-paced, frequently amusing and packed with some really crazy kills near the end.
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Cast
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Chris Sharp
as Christopher S. Hawley (aka The Brown Kni...
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Sandy Barnett
as Alexander (aka The Mastermind)
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Macon Blair
as Macon (aka The Wolfmelt)
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Beryl Guceri
as Beryl (aka The Unfortunate Photo Assista...
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Paul Goldblatt
as Paul (aka The Vamp)
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Bill Lacey
as Bill (aka The Ghoulyville Slugger)
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Stacy Rock
as Lexi (aka Future Bitch)
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Skei Saulnier
as Sky (aka The Jeerleader)
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Beau Sia
as Cicero
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Bill Tangradi
as Zycho (aka The Drug Dealer)
- William Lacey
- Alex Barnett
- Malin Bergman
- Amanda Bryan
- Michael Clomegah
