The Writers

"Two serial killers in love, one wife betrayed."

2011 1h 30m EN

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Synopsis

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A story of sexual deviance and forbidden romance between two tortured men - who like to act out by torturing others. After Andrew, a married writer, is kidnapped by Eddy, a seductive and surprisingly forthcoming serial killer, he is compelled to write about him and the two begin a strange sexual relationship.

“Two serial killers in love, one wife betrayed.”

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Cast

Ben Kacon
Dawson the Publisher
Steven Michael McKenzie
Eddy
Todd Michael Smith
Andrew Sarris
Shane Miles
Kathleen Moreau
Jory Peele
Ashton Tomlinson
Vicious

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Todd Michael Smith
Writers: Todd Michael Smith
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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MONEY

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Shot for just $0.0M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.

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ERA

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Released 15 years ago.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Paul Schroeder shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Ben Kacon and Steven Michael McKenzie and Todd Michael Smith carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Two serial killers in love, one wife betrayed.".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1879084 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Todd Michael Smith directs. Paul Schroeder cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Shot for just $0.0M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.
3Released 15 years ago.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Editor Paul Schroeder shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Ben Kacon and Steven Michael McKenzie and Todd Michael Smith carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Two serial killers in love, one wife betrayed.".
8IMDB entry: tt1879084 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.