Suspect Zero

"Who's next?"

2004 1h 39m EN

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5.6

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★5.6TMDB · 418

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Synopsis

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A killer is on the loose, and an FBI agent sifts through clues and learns that the bloodthirsty felon's victims of choice are other serial killers.

“Who's next?”

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Cast

Aaron Eckhart
Thomas Mackelway
Ben Kingsley
Benjamin O'Ryan
Carrie-Anne Moss
Fran Kulok
Harry Lennix
Rich Charleton
Kevin Chamberlin
Harold Speck
Julian Reyes
Highway Patrolman
Keith Campbell
Raymond Starkey
Chloe Alexa Ibanez
Loretta

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: E. Elias Merhige
Writers: Billy Ray, Zak Penn, Zak Penn
Languages: English
Countries: Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America

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1 / 8

MONEY

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Earned back only 48% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 22 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by E. Elias Merhige, shot by Michael Chapman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Clint Mansell. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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7 / 8

CAST

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Aaron Eckhart and Ben Kingsley and Carrie-Anne Moss carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Who's next?".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

E. Elias Merhige directs. Michael Chapman behind the camera. Clint Mansell scores. Robert K. Lambert cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Earned back only 48% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
2Released 22 years ago.
3International production across 3 countries: Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America.
4Directed by E. Elias Merhige, shot by Michael Chapman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Clint Mansell. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Robert K. Lambert shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Aaron Eckhart and Ben Kingsley and Carrie-Anne Moss carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "Who's next?".
9IMDB entry: tt0324127 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Michael Chapman
Original score: Clint Mansell
Editing: Robert K. Lambert
Production design: Ida Random
Costume design: Mary Claire Hannan
Makeup / hair: Rob Hinderstein
Stunt coordinator: Buddy Joe Hooker
Runtime: 99 min · 1h 39m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $27,000,000
Box office: $13,000,000
Return: 48% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Suspect Zero (2004)

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JPV8522023-12-27
★ 4/10
Don't remember when I last saw this, but probably was when it was released on DVD. So this is my second viewing and don't remember a whole lot but my rating pretty remained the same. It's unnecessarily confusing but worse, rather dull for the bulk with good actors like Aaron Eckhart and Ben Kingsley not being able to breathe life into boring script. Had potential perhaps under a more experienced director but as it is, this is one I won't revisit for a third time... 2.0/5

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