Deathnet.Com
Policeman Ted Chan, who doesn't have the best record on the force for cracking cases, suffers from flashbacks after witnessing the suicide of pregnant Irene who dramatically leaps from the roof of her apartment after dousing herself in petrol. When there are two similar deaths in their district, Inspector Yip asks Ted to solve the mystery. The connection is that the victims were all avid users of ICQ and frequently visited the same website. Ted and his colleague Gigi discover that the webmaster is called "God of Death" and that through his chatrooms he enourages his community to commit suicide. While Gigi arranges a meeting with the webmaster, also known as Keith, Ted finds that Inspector Yip has encouraged a young officer to shoot himself in the police toilets...
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Plot Summary
A young woman becomes involved in a dangerous world of online murder, where people pay to witness executions. She finds herself entangled with the site's charismatic operator and a detective investigating the disturbing website.
Critical Reception
The film received a mixed to negative reception, with critics often citing its dark and disturbing themes, and sometimes finding its plot convoluted or unoriginal. Performances, particularly Kathleen Robertson's, were occasionally singled out for praise, but the overall impact was generally underwhelming.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its ambitious, albeit bleak, premise exploring the dark side of the internet.
- Criticized for a convoluted plot and a lack of cohesive narrative.
- Kathleen Robertson's performance was noted as a standout element in an otherwise uneven film.
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Fun Fact
David Cronenberg, a renowned director himself, makes a cameo appearance in the film as a character named 'The Pharmacist'.
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