Someone below said that this film insults real rubbish. That line is funnier & more interesting than anything that appears on screen in this unending and unendurable "movie." There is a lot of people on screen coming and going and saying stuff but no one does or says anything interesting and you never even know who the hero is supposed to be until the end of the movie when there are only two characters left on screen. I guess that's the writer/director's way of telling you who you were supposed to be rooting for all along. I could tell you everything that happens from start to finish (murder, red herrings, late-entering characters trying to add some twists, and a limp cop who would be better cast as Ichabod Crane instead of a policeman) and it couldn't spoil the story for you because you could never enjoy it in the first place. I don't think any of the actors who's name you might recognize have done a major film since this one. Perhaps Rockville slayed their careers. The actors you've never heard of before you will never hear from again. The shame of it all is that it looks like they threw a lot of money on the screen, production values are high. The problems are many: bad direction, bad self indulgent impenetrable story, bad acting, poor sound, and a very bad quality DVD release.
... View MoreThe drab tranquility of the sleepy little town of Rockville gets harshly thrown out of wack after four teens are viciously murdered. It's up to stalwart Sheriff Duncan (a strikingly good portrayal by the usually lacking Joe Estevez) and sincere, but rather inept Deputy Charlie Fisher (the engagingly geeky Circus Szalewski), assisted by obsessively thorough Detective Amy Rogers (well played by ravishing brunette Nicole Buehrer), to catch the culprit. The most probable suspect is a young lady who just escaped from a nearby asylum. The young lady is arrested, attempts to get away and is subsequently killed while making her attempt. But the seemingly simple cut and dried case is far from over or solved. In fact, it's just the opening of a whole can of worms which will change several people's lives forever. "The Rockville Slayer" rates as a most pleasant and unexpected surprise. For starters, it's a complex and involving mystery thriller instead of the mindless slasher horror flick its misleading title suggests. Moreover, the well-drawn characters are refreshingly real, flawed and recognizably human. Director Marc Selz, working from his own intricate and intriguing script, delivers a nice smattering of nudity and grisly violence, effectively creates a creepy and unnerving atmosphere, offers plenty of truly startling plot twists, and keeps the pace moving forward at a pleasingly speedy clip. The fine cast all contribute excellent performances, with especially nifty appearances by Linnea Quigley as a local harlot who went crazy and the ever-intimidating Robert Z'Dar as her brutish husband. Kudos are also in order for Joe Harris' crisp, handsome cinematography and Karl Sundstrom's neatly spare'n'shivery synthesizer score. Overall, this baby qualifies as a real strong and satisfying unsung little sleeper.
... View MoreThis slasher flick directed, written and produced by Marc Selz starts out interesting, but by the finale the twists and turns are so convoluted it becomes a mess. Two teenage couples are found in rural, small-town America and are feared the victims of an escaped lunatic. Sounds too damn familiar. Two detectives(Nicole Buehrer and Joe Morowitz)and the local sheriff(Joe Estevez)try to unravel the mystery. Some answers have already been answered though. How this got an "R" rating, I'll never know. It seemed to have very little objectionable content...except for the bad acting. Others in the cast: Amy Brown, Linnea Quigley, Circus-Szalewski and Robert Z'Dar.
... View MoreThis is for anyone who wants to see THE ROCKVILLE SLAYER AKA UNAWARE. THE PEOPLE THAT HAVE REVIEWED THIS FILM IN THE PAST AND TO DATE HAVE NOT SEEN THE NEW CUT OF THIS FILM. I don't think they have seen the film period. They have also hit other sites degrading the film because they have nothing better to do. Shouldn't you be working on your own movie? The actors have not seen the new cut yet. If you notice in most of the reviews they don't mention anything about the film or story. They just put down the Actor's and director and tell you to see another movie. They are angry we did not make a better film than "Hitchcock" I have news for you. Nobody ever will. You have really high standards. These people are not professional reviewers. We know who you are and we are glad we no longer have contact with you. I am not posting this message to give my opinion of what I think of the film. I am simply putting this message up to protect it from people like this until it is released. Let's let the fans be the judge. Please, if you are interested in seeing the film follow any real reviews from the release date of Nov 1, 2005 or after. Don't listen to the angry bitter people in life.
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