Movie spotlight
Murderous Decisions
A thriller about a maniac murderer who to the outside world is a celebrity TV presenter. His beautiful assistant, a woman who has fallen off the career ladder, is terrorized by him. A job-hunting animation artist gets caught in the world of glitter and glamour of the TV industry. Drugs and promiscuity are omnipresent. The animation artist falls in love with the assistant and his love is returned; together they uncover the true identity of the killer. Murderous Decisions is a special experiment: an interactive zap-movie, leaving it up to the viewer whether they follow the story from the male or female perspective. The movie is one of a kind, actually being two movies aired simutaneously on separate TV channels and allowing the viewer to switch back and forth at will.
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Plot Summary
A young woman, haunted by her father's perceived betrayal and a traumatic childhood event, becomes entangled in a dangerous conspiracy. She finds herself drawn into a web of deceit and murder, forcing her to confront her past and fight for her survival. The film explores themes of trauma, revenge, and the blurred lines between victim and perpetrator.
Critical Reception
Murderous Decisions received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited its convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters. While some appreciated the attempt at a psychological thriller, many found it failed to deliver on its promise, often appearing derivative of other genre films.
What Reviewers Say
The film struggles with a predictable plot and a lack of depth in its characters.
Attempts at suspense are undermined by inconsistent pacing and narrative holes.
Despite a promising premise, the execution falls short of expectations.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Murderous Decisions are scarce, but those available suggest a generally unenthusiastic reception. Viewers found the film to be a forgettable thriller with a story that did not engage them effectively.
Fun Fact
The film was originally titled 'Killer Deals' during its production phase.
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