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Innocent Assassins
Two arts students, András and Viktor who are writing their thesis on detective stories, make up a story and keep nagging the famous film-director, who just came back from Hollywood, until he undertakes the job. At night they work on the film, in which two youths kill a director returning from the US. In the morning the director is found dead - a knife in his back.
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Plot Summary
In this Australian horror film, a series of bizarre and brutal murders plague a small town, with the victims being young women. Detective Sergeant Robert Doyle is called in to investigate the gruesome crimes. As Doyle delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a dark underbelly of the community, hinting at a conspiracy and a disturbing motive behind the killings.
Critical Reception
Innocent Assassins is a cult film within Australian cinema, often cited for its gritty atmosphere and unsettling subject matter. While not a mainstream critical success, it has garnered a dedicated following among fans of exploitation and grindhouse cinema for its raw style and controversial themes.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its raw, uncompromising portrayal of violence and mystery.
Noted for its bleak atmosphere and Australian exploitation film aesthetic.
Criticized by some for its controversial and graphic content.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to the film's niche status, but those who appreciate it often highlight its unique, albeit disturbing, narrative and its place as an artifact of Australian filmmaking history.
Fun Fact
The film was originally titled 'The Challenge' and was initially intended to be a different kind of movie before being significantly altered and retitled 'Innocent Assassins' to capitalize on the then-popular crime and horror genre.
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