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Serial Killing 101
Casey Noland, a high school kid with no direction in life, decides to pursue the serial killing profession. Only problem...he can't bring himself to kill anybody. Will the help of a gothic chick named Sasha, he attempts to learn the ways of a mass murderer. Meanwhile, a real serial killer is at work in their town and Casey thinks he might know who the maniac is.
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Plot Summary
A mild-mannered professor, desperate to prove his theories on criminal psychology, orchestrates a series of murders to lure a renowned serial killer into a deadly game of cat and mouse. As the body count rises, the lines between obsession and reality blur for the professor, leading him down a dark path where he may become the very thing he sought to understand.
Critical Reception
Serial Killing 101 is a low-budget thriller that garnered minimal attention upon its release. Critics were generally unimpressed, citing a predictable plot, uninspired direction, and unconvincing performances. It is considered an obscure entry in the serial killer subgenre of horror films.
What Reviewers Say
Lacks originality and depth.
Performances are largely uninspired.
A predictable and forgettable thriller.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely absent due to the film's limited release and obscurity. Existing commentary, where found, generally echoes critical sentiment regarding its unoriginality and lack of impact.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on a shoestring budget and is considered a direct-to-video release that has largely faded into obscurity.
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