Monster Killer is the latest piece of compelling storytelling from
writer/director Edgar Michael Bravo and producer John Paul Rice of No
Restrictions Entertainment. It tells the tale of an enigmatic,
wizened older man named Andrew James (played brilliantly by Phillip
Gay) who is able to travel between parallel universes feeding off the
energy of serial killers to stay alive. During one of his many leaps,
Andrew saves the life of an unsuspecting 18-year old named Mark Roberts (played equally brilliantly by Marc Maynon) but, in the
process of doing so, drags Mark into this terrifying new world with
him.
Though
much of the movie focuses on the dynamic between Andrew and Mark, the
supporting players were also very strong. I found myself wondering
why not everybody had heard actress Tammie Smalls' name mentioned
before. John Paul Rice was recently interviewed on my show and I complimented him on the fact that he seemed able to compile a
completely new grouping of talented actors for each project. He was,
however, quick to point out that fans of One Hour Fantasy Girl might
remember Philip Gay's brief role as the owner of a diner.
Much
like the other projects to come from No Restrictions Entertainment,
both the plot line and the character development are so intricately
layered that it almost proudly becomes a challenge to write a review
of Monster Killer without offering any spoilers. What I can say is
that it was fun to see the filmmakers break away from the more
“reality-based” themes and tackle a distinctively sci-fi story.
That said, Bravo and Rice are still able to find new ways to keep
their viewers guessing and asking themselves bigger moral and existential
questions.
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