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Magic Killer

1980Movie0Thai

Based on the true story in The King Rama VI reign about the cruel murderer who was the last death row inmate with cutting throat. Boonpeng (Pairoj) loves gambling and using love potion with women. He lives with Mae Plik. He is famous from using love potion. Many girls infatuated with him. Boonpeng likes a girl, so he kills his wife and robs all her assets. How will Boonpeng escape from the law with his spell? How does he relate to the iron chest? Stay tunes. This October.

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IMDb4.4/10
Director: George M.G. MifsudGenres: Horror, Crime, Mystery

Plot Summary

In a small town, a series of gruesome murders are being committed, with the killer leaving behind a single playing card at each scene. A dedicated detective races against time to unmask the killer before another life is taken. The investigation delves into the town's dark secrets, revealing unexpected motives behind the brutal acts.

Critical Reception

Magic Killer is a low-budget slasher film that garnered minimal attention upon its release and has since faded into relative obscurity. It is often cited as an example of the prolific, albeit often unremarkable, output of independent horror during the late 1970s and early 1980s.

What Reviewers Say

  • Presents a standard slasher plot with predictable twists.
  • Suffers from amateurish filmmaking and a lack of originality.
  • Features some gory moments but fails to build suspense effectively.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this obscure title, with most online commentary reflecting its low production value and unmemorable narrative.

Fun Fact

Despite its title, the film features no elements of actual magic or the supernatural; the 'magic' aspect is purely metaphorical, relating to the killer's elusive nature.

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