Set to Kill
A money laundering scheme was uncovered inside a Hong Kong investment bank. The money vanishes and the international mob boss "Big Bob" demands the bank to return all of the money. First she starts with assistant chief officer Connie. In order to protect Connie, Connie's boyfriend and bank chairman Billy ask for "hired guns" from retired mob boss Uncle Ghost. Uncle Ghost sends his followers Nick, Big Brother, Ah Fei and female bodyguard Lisa to protect Connie. But where did the money go?
Insights
Plot Summary
A group of college students are targeted by a killer obsessed with the movie 'Psycho'. The killer uses methods inspired by the film to stalk and murder his victims, leading to a terrifying confrontation. As the body count rises, the remaining survivors must race against time to uncover the killer's identity and motives before they become the next victims.
Critical Reception
Set to Kill is a low-budget independent horror film that received a limited release. It is generally considered a cult film within the genre, notable for its direct homage to Alfred Hitchcock's 'Psycho'. While it has garnered some attention from horror enthusiasts for its premise and gore, it was largely overlooked by mainstream critics and audiences upon its release.
What Reviewers Say
- A straightforward slasher film with clear inspirations.
- Features several gory set pieces typical of the genre.
- Often cited as an example of an independent horror film paying tribute to classic cinema.
Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews and their sentiment for 'Set to Kill' is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The film's director, Mark Allen, also starred in the film and co-wrote the screenplay.
AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources