The Killer Inside Me (2010)

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• Cynthia S

  
  Ok. That was one crazy movie. I had to put subtitles on just to understand what the heck Casey Affleck was saying. The violence in this movie was far more disturbing to watch than any of the horror/slasher movies I have seen in my life....mostly due to the realistic nature of the… More
  Ok. That was one crazy movie. I had to put subtitles on just to understand what the heck Casey Affleck was saying. The violence in this movie was far more disturbing to watch than any of the horror/slasher movies I have seen in my life....mostly due to the realistic nature of the violence. Very bizarre movie, with even more of a bizarre ending...

• Michael G

  
  The Killer Inside Me started off interestingly enough as a latter-day noir coming from the darkest of places. Unfortunately it got less intriguing as it got more confusing. The acting was alright considering the flaky story and character development the actors had to work with and… More
  The Killer Inside Me started off interestingly enough as a latter-day noir coming from the darkest of places. Unfortunately it got less intriguing as it got more confusing. The acting was alright considering the flaky story and character development the actors had to work with and whenever things seemed to get too far out of control a horrific and insanely brutal murder was there for the Don't-You-Get-It?-He's-Fucking-Insane crutch The Killer Inside Me seems to love leaning upon. Its worth watching but there's no payoff.

• Gregory D

  
  Casey Affleck, Kate Hudson and Jessica Alba star. And all three do a wonderful job along with Elias Koteas as well. Perhaps Jessica Alba's choice of films (The Love Guru, Meet Bill) should be more in question than her acting. With the solid remake of horror film The Eye, the… More
  Casey Affleck, Kate Hudson and Jessica Alba star. And all three do a wonderful job along with Elias Koteas as well. Perhaps Jessica Alba's choice of films (The Love Guru, Meet Bill) should be more in question than her acting. With the solid remake of horror film The Eye, the very funny Good Luck Chuck and now as solid supporting actress role in The Killer Inside Me her performances seem as sharp as ever. Im not sure where the sense is in her criticism; perhaps it is because of the pretty face...

• Bethany M

  
  A very violent but interesting film. Kept you intrigued all the way through and didn't really dissapoint. Was quite enthralling and at times too hard to watch.

• Dean !

  
  I didn't know too much about this film before I saw it. Just saw the cast line up and gave it ago. Only now after watching I can see what all the controversy was about. It's a re-make of a '76 film of the same name. A dark, disturbing, brutally violent yet gripping… More
  I didn't know too much about this film before I saw it. Just saw the cast line up and gave it ago. Only now after watching I can see what all the controversy was about. It's a re-make of a '76 film of the same name. A dark, disturbing, brutally violent yet gripping thriller. The violence towards women in this film was quite shocking and didn't need to be as graphic as it is. Otherwise this is a good thriller with a few twists along the way as a deputy sheriff in a small town has one psychotic episode after another trying to cover up his previous mis-doings! Once you're past the sex and violence this is an intriguing story.

• Bruce B

  
  A remake of an older movie and its done very well. Edge of the seat drama, even though there is no mystery who the killer is. Lots of nudity and sexual scenes, so keep the little ones at bay. Casey Affleck plays a great in the closet killer. The story itself is well written, but the… More
  A remake of an older movie and its done very well. Edge of the seat drama, even though there is no mystery who the killer is. Lots of nudity and sexual scenes, so keep the little ones at bay. Casey Affleck plays a great in the closet killer. The story itself is well written, but the movie I can only give it 3 1/2 stars.

• Carlos M

  
  An intriguing film that really surprised me, taking a look at the mind of a psychopath while wisely avoiding easy reasons for his disorder. The brutal, overviolent murder scenes are shocking and disturbing, depicting with bold realism the whole extent of his cruelty.

• Luke B

  
  Cruel and unusual is a good way to explain this film. I was surprised at how much it didn't explore "The Killer Inside..." Affleck. All I gathered was that if your mom asks you to spank her when you are a little boy, you'll probably grow up to be a little fucked… More
  Cruel and unusual is a good way to explain this film. I was surprised at how much it didn't explore "The Killer Inside..." Affleck. All I gathered was that if your mom asks you to spank her when you are a little boy, you'll probably grow up to be a little fucked up. The performances are grand, but Affleck is so cold in this it's a bit hard to care. This wouldn't kill the film, if I could care about his victims. Alba stands there and takes a beating while saying "I love you". Again, why is she so blinded by love for Affleck? He wasn't THAT nice to her, or showed any feelings. The police are then so slow I don't see why I should care. It's a film where everyone kind of deserves to die. The plot lacks mystery or intrigue. Instead I watch Affleck run rings around the dumbest police in the world by simply killing more people. Oh, and women like a good beating.

• Everett J

  
  Has probably the 2nd most violent scene I've ever seen in a movie(the first being from "Irreversible", only movie that made me think it might be real, and made me feel wrong for watching it). Other than that one scene(which will probably be hard to watch for most) this… More
  Has probably the 2nd most violent scene I've ever seen in a movie(the first being from "Irreversible", only movie that made me think it might be real, and made me feel wrong for watching it). Other than that one scene(which will probably be hard to watch for most) this movie sucks. It's slow as hell and the acting isn't that good. Waste of time.

• Drew S

  
  Having never read the book, I can't rightly say how much of its supposedly sharp psychology this film eschewed. On its own, it's remarkably shallow, a ball of tightly-wound noir atmosphere and very little else. There's some flirtation with Freudian philosophy that is… More
  Having never read the book, I can't rightly say how much of its supposedly sharp psychology this film eschewed. On its own, it's remarkably shallow, a ball of tightly-wound noir atmosphere and very little else. There's some flirtation with Freudian philosophy that is almost embarrassingly overt, so much so that you want to give Michael Winterbottom the benefit of the doubt and assume that he was taking the piss out of the movie. Keeping the Bible next to ol' Sigmund's collected works? Come on, now. A hundred flashbacks to Lou Ford fucking little girls and spanking his mommy couldn't make his misogyny any more interesting, though. We understand that he hates women, and it's not a huge jump to figure out why, so why even bother with this mind-numbingly lame bit of "sub"text anyway? To address the issue of misogyny within the construction of the film itself, it's difficult to discern the intentions here. The violence upon women is far more severe than that of men, yes, which for plot reasons is justified. The way Winterbottom dwells on it is queasy, though, and with so little else going on for the audience to preoccupy themselves with, their beatings come across as narrative centerpieces. That's where we have to find our excitement, sadly enough. Winterbottom got the feeling of the film right; as a garish noir-cum-neo-noir it's treated handsomely, with the almost unnaturally high-key lighting at desperate odds with the insidious plot. Unfortunately, that's really all there is to The Killer Inside Me, as the rest of it simply doesn't hold up. Casey Affleck (the frontrunner for my Shithead of the Year award) mistakes sociopathy for vacancy and completely fumbles any attempt at demonstrating how a human can become so inhuman. Jessica Alba and Kate Hudson both squarely out-act him, which is horrifying in its own right, but Affleck's barely-there line readings torpedo what was a fairly thin movie in the first place.

• Dean M

  
  This thriller film takes on cult writer Jim Thompson's bleak pulp fiction is, without question, superbly stylish and well acted. Casey Affleck's turn is astonishing, and while there's a hollowness that becomes disturbingly apparent as the story warms to its graphically… More
  This thriller film takes on cult writer Jim Thompson's bleak pulp fiction is, without question, superbly stylish and well acted. Casey Affleck's turn is astonishing, and while there's a hollowness that becomes disturbingly apparent as the story warms to its graphically sadistic, misogynistic cruelty, it remains a rewarding, if difficult, viewing experience. But the viewers should be warned, the violence against women is uncomfortably brutal.

• Sarah G

  
  A brilliantly crafted film inside the mind of a killer. A film which has received a lot of criticism over the films violent content, and scenes which were argued to be necessary. I would argue against that. I think the violence in this film is totally needed, without it Lou Ford… More
  A brilliantly crafted film inside the mind of a killer. A film which has received a lot of criticism over the films violent content, and scenes which were argued to be necessary. I would argue against that. I think the violence in this film is totally needed, without it Lou Ford wouldn't be the character that he was. A brilliant cast with a incredibly performance from the vastly underrated and brilliant Casey Affleck and some great supporting performances from Kate Hudson and Jessica Alba. I also loved the use of music to portray Ford's emotions, which was brilliantly done. Look out for a strong yet brief appearance from Bill Pullman too! This one is well worth the watch!

• Nate Z

  
  This is an unsettling thriller that takes us into the mind of a psychologically dangerous deputy policeman (Casey Affleck). He patrols the small Texas city by day and kills for pleasure by night. The movie runs into a problem because the character doesn't have a semblance of any… More
  This is an unsettling thriller that takes us into the mind of a psychologically dangerous deputy policeman (Casey Affleck). He patrols the small Texas city by day and kills for pleasure by night. The movie runs into a problem because the character doesn't have a semblance of any moral code, which sounds contradictory for a serial murderer. He doesn't kill for profit or to cover a secret or anything that would come across as identifiably rational. He kills because he feels he has to; he'll even kill the mistress he loves because he can't control himself. It's an upsetting premise that keeps the audience at a controlled distance throughout the film. There's an ongoing theme of extreme sexual brutality, and director Michael Winterbottom (A Mighty Heart) seems to linger on extended sequences of sadomasochistic sex and ugly violence against women. There's some ugly stuff here, like watching Jessica Alba get her face pummeled for a solid two minutes. You just feel sorry for what Alba and Kate Hudson go through ("voiding a full bladder" is amazingly low on the list of awful these women endure). Eventually Affleck has to keep killing to cover his tracks, and the threat of getting caught provides some moderate tension, a relief from wallowing in cruelty. All of this ickiness would seem worthwhile if it felt like we were learning something about our disturbed lead. Affleck plays his opaque character rather flatly, making him free of charisma, empathy, and sadly, insight. He's just the same as a masked killer in a slasher movie. That's the worst disappointment in a film with so much ugliness. Nate's Grade: C

• Jake .

  
  You know, I'm almost positive that The Killer Inside Me had some kind of message or purpose.... But I'll be damned if I know what it was! I suppose we now know that it really isn't the best idea to cheat on one's fiance with a prostitute, and THEN make plays to… More
  You know, I'm almost positive that The Killer Inside Me had some kind of message or purpose.... But I'll be damned if I know what it was! I suppose we now know that it really isn't the best idea to cheat on one's fiance with a prostitute, and THEN make plays to elope with said prostitute. And it really isn't the best idea to kill people. Especially if you're going to frame someone else. That's just rude. I really did like the film, though. The novel was underwhelming, but the film is rather good. I liked Casey Affleck's portrayal of Lou. At first you can sympathize with him to a point. Even after the first murder you do not really hate him. But by the end, you absolutely hate him. There is no end to the depravity, yet he is absolutely normal. It's such a strange turnaround to have a "bad" character that is doing "bad" things for absolutely no reason, really. Generally when we see these types of situations there is some kind of defense that can be build. Lou ultimately supports the idea that some people are just born bad. That's all there is too it. The only real flaw the film has it that you never really feel everything closing in. I mean, the story moves along right to the close, but you never really FEEL it. There is never any sense of desperation, the possibility of being caught. You never feel the walls closing in. While I think there is a lot of genius in the work, it is just too detached and too flat. I love the ending, but still it just doesn't create enough of a reaction. Still, that isn't to say the film is a waste. It really is good, but has the potential to be much better.

• Nicki M

  
  Can not honestly give this a bad rating, as it is not a bad movie, but my goodness, it was horrible, and if I never have to see it again, I will be happy! Casey Affleck is really coldly and creepily effective as a serial killer who goes about calmly killing people, some of them whom… More
  Can not honestly give this a bad rating, as it is not a bad movie, but my goodness, it was horrible, and if I never have to see it again, I will be happy! Casey Affleck is really coldly and creepily effective as a serial killer who goes about calmly killing people, some of them whom he supposedly cares about. As a woman, this was hard viewing. Jessica Alba, in particular was hard to understand as a woman who seemed to like a bit of a beating - well she certainly got that here. That was a hard enough scene, but the one with Kate Hudson was possibly even more gruelling as she was his fiancee and she wasn't looking for it. There are plenty of male victims here also. This guy was like Dexter without the redeeming features. Really, really nasty film, and that ending... Aside from that, no fault to find with it, very well cast and looks great, Very well made film, just very hard to take.

• Derek A

  
  A very dark and graphic film noir about a small town sheriff who slowly descends into a life of a psychotic killer. Michael Winterbottom does a great job directing this film, highlighting every unraveling moment of the sheriff's sadistic nature. Casey Affleck proves once again… More
  A very dark and graphic film noir about a small town sheriff who slowly descends into a life of a psychotic killer. Michael Winterbottom does a great job directing this film, highlighting every unraveling moment of the sheriff's sadistic nature. Casey Affleck proves once again here with this performance that he is an underrated juggernaut of an actor... and leagues better than his big brother Ben. It's nice to see Jessica Alba step outside her boundaries and play a deep role, even for a prostitute. And for all you fanboys out there, you do get to see a little more of Alba than she usually bares.<p>This film is very disturbing at times, and not easy to stomach. It's also very erotic which adds to the allure of the film. It also has one hell of an ending. The only thing that really holds this film back is some really poor special effects, and some scenes drag out far longer than they need to which make it some what boring and disenchanting. But all the violent sex scenes will probably hold your attention. <p>Definitely a sleeper hit that will fall under your radar.

• Chris G

  
  The Killer Inside Me is a film that when it works works great, but when it stumbles it falls flat on its face breaking its nose and glasses. I pulp noir story centered in the middle of nowhere, the film is about Deputy Lou Ford (Casey Affleck), a public servant that appears to be a by… More
  The Killer Inside Me is a film that when it works works great, but when it stumbles it falls flat on its face breaking its nose and glasses. I pulp noir story centered in the middle of nowhere, the film is about Deputy Lou Ford (Casey Affleck), a public servant that appears to be a by the book kind of guy, doing his duty in the small town that needs him. What people don't see is that Lou is a troubled soul with demons in his past that are finally ready to boil over into his everyday life. This all starts when he's asked to remove a local prostitute (Jessica Alba) from town because of her indiscretions with a prominent businessman's son. Lou gets involved with her. Then an idea for revenge springs up. And then the demons appear and send Lou's life and sanity spiraling out of control. The first half of the film has all of its ducks in a row as we see Lou degenerate from local savior to psychotic killer. The story could border on parody but doesn't and leaves a grim sense to the viewer that blends very nicely with the construction of the film. It's in the second half that the film falters into a mess that culminates in an ending that is executed in such a messy and unbelievable way that it almost ruins the picture. Highly violent and provocative The Killer Inside Me is a nice piece of small town noir that builds to a climax that never arrives. It goes from being a great sleeper film to being filed away in movies you'll forget in a month.

• Michael S

  
  A dark, brooding, vicious and very effective examination of the serial-killer mythos from Michael Winterbottom. A lot has been said about the "repellent" violence within the film, but Winterbottom never lets the film's grisly content ever detour from the story or make… More
  A dark, brooding, vicious and very effective examination of the serial-killer mythos from Michael Winterbottom. A lot has been said about the "repellent" violence within the film, but Winterbottom never lets the film's grisly content ever detour from the story or make it less (suprisingly) entertaining. I don't think the violence in the film ever was used as a simple shock tactic. Casey Affleck has never been better. Very strong film overall.

• Curtis L

  
  Meh. It was ok. I found myself struggling to keep up with what was going on since it was hard to keep my attention on it. I still don't quite get what happened at the end, if it was real or what.

• ♥˩ƳИИ &

  
  Cast: Casey Affleck, Kate Hudson, Jessica Alba, Ned Beatty, Elias Koteas, Tom Bower, Simon Baker, Bill Pullman, Brent Briscoe, Matthew Maher, Liam Aiken Director: Michael Winterbottom Summary: West Texas Deputy Sheriff Lou Ford (Casey Affleck) is harboring a deep dark secret --… More
  Cast: Casey Affleck, Kate Hudson, Jessica Alba, Ned Beatty, Elias Koteas, Tom Bower, Simon Baker, Bill Pullman, Brent Briscoe, Matthew Maher, Liam Aiken Director: Michael Winterbottom Summary: West Texas Deputy Sheriff Lou Ford (Casey Affleck) is harboring a deep dark secret -- while the small town's residents think him a bit dim, Lou is actually affected by a "sickness" that turns the mild-mannered peace officer into a brutal, psychotic killer. Set in the 1950s, Michael Winterbottom's adaptation of Jim Thompson's classic noir novel co-stars Kate Hudson as Lou's innocent girlfriend and Jessica Alba as Joyce, a local prostitute. My Thoughts: "I knew their would be violence in the film, but wow. The violence in this was pretty intense, and in no way did the director shy away from how uncomfortable it would make it's audience. I liked that even if it was hard to watch. It made the story feel that much more real for me. The thing that is more twisted for this killer that Casey Affleck portrays is that he has no real motive. Which makes him not your ordinary psychotic killer. There is no real understanding to why he kills. What's more disturbing, is that as the audience, you can't help to loathe him and yet like him at the same time. Your sicken with what he has done, but yet you don't want him to be caught. Well that's how it played out for me. The casting of Casey Affleck to play Lou Ford was a perfect match. He was amazing and played his part as twisted as the character is written. The two women, Kate Hudson and Jessica Alba, were great in their roles as well. Great supporting cast and great acting from all. It's definitely worth seeing if you can stomach it. But I must warn you, the violence is disturbing and brutal, so do think twice before watching a film like this if you're sensitive to violence towards woman, or violence at all."

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