Really a waste of time. Although the performances were more than decent, the pace and direction of this movie lacked suspense. I could guess the killer from the beginning and all the tedious character development not only failed to entertain; but also, added nothing to my enjoyment of the film.The last 10 minutes of dialogue did raise some interesting questions about religion and legality....otherwise....I could have done something much better with my time.I love mystery crime plots. This one, however, fails on all counts. Good performances by actors. I suspect the failure was either in the screenplay or direction. Actually, the plot is not that interesting either.Good movie to put on before you sleep or if you want to do housework...but certainly not a good viewing for mystery lovers.

The standard serial murder mystery elements are all here, from the intruding federal agents to the bewildered local population. The great new approach is from the context of the movie, that being a Mormon community.The victims, investigators, and probably even the murderer are all from the small deeply religious town. How that plays out during the course of the murders makes for a new and excellently entertaining approach to the old mystery formula.The ending may be a let down to some, no final ultra twist, but the film is superior for the journey.

You know, when most people hear about this movie and they find out that writer/producer/director/star Richard Dutcher is a Mormon... and that the movie has a definite Mormon agenda... they are going to be rolling their eyes and thinking, "That can't be any GOOD!" (Heck, that was my own reaction initially.) This movie is about a small Mormon town who's quiet tranquility is rocked with the seeming arrival of a serial killer in their midst. I don't even want to say anything more about the plot lest I give something away. Suffice to say that the movie is one of the best-written AND directed AND acted (with the exception of co-star Wilford Brimley, I don't think anyone is a "professional" actor) police thrillers I have seen in recent years! And no, I'm not a Mormon! Richard Dutcher has really done something unexpected here... by infusing a traditional thriller with an examination of faith... and emotion... and humanity... the movie works on all levels... topped off by a searing ending. I was really blown away by this movie (though I still have no intentions of joining the Mormon Church.)

This film will go down as being the most important study of the LDS faith on film. Those unfamiliar with the American LDS culture might not see the displeasureDutcher finds in it. He never finds a fault in the beliefs, but rather in the culture that has risen from those beliefs. And to the many critics of the bendings and breakings of the Constitution, I strongly believe Dutcher knew just what he was doing. The people of Brigham didn't. In the end, that community search didnothing but frustrate and humiliate. I have lived in Utah for close to a year now and have been amazed at how many people here believe that they're aseperate country. That scene is shockingly accurate in how many citizens try to make it here. And to those of the LDS faith who felt the film was a downer. It is anything but! Watch it again - the film's messages of redemption, personal growth, andintegrity are strong and far more effective than the messages of many religious films. Stop trying to pull God down to us with grand orchestras and specialeffects. Religious directors need to take note of Dutcher and try to pull US up to God with simple, quiet peace.