Crazy Murder

Doug Gerber and Caleb Pennypacker's "Crazy Murder" is a modern portrayal of the disease of the rotting Americana, a downward spiral of dreams and hope, and a disturbing reality check of human monstrosity. Not in the display of the subject matter or context presented here, but in the lack of show of our willingness to face and fix some very dark, emotional cracks in our society. Neglect is the horror that unfolds in such morbid, disgusting, and brutal honesty shown in "Crazy Murder". This isn't your daddy's horror movie, hell-I fought against my gag reflex through almost every minute of this twisted flick.

"Crazy Murder" will be a film that is as controversial, disturbing and may even be banned in some places as time goes on. It offers a putrid slice of American life, one hidden in the seedy underbelly of our culture and on our dark, shadowy streets. The story, however loose it is, follows the further degradation of a truly sick individual as he battles his demons along a path of feces and death.

The acting and direction of "Crazy Murder" almost feels too real to be comfortable. It unfolds in gritty, experimental forms of expressionism that is reminiscent of German/European avant-garde cinema. Only on the anti side where things get ugly and uncomfortable. There are scenes that I wish I could unsee in this film. I almost stopped watching several times, tried real hard to turn off the screen, but like a horror unfolding across the news or some leaked autopsy footage I could not pull myself away from the horrors that unfolded in "Crazy Murder".

The special effects and almost every other aspect of this film carry that same "too real" look and affectation. "Crazy Murder" will not be for everyone. I myself am on the fence about whether this is just gross exploitation or bloody genius! It is that kind of "instant cult classic" film. Watch at your own risk, not just for more sensitive fans but that caution should bold well for all horror and indie film fans. This is a one-of-a-kind experience. There isn't enough cleaner or drugs on this planet to scrub away what I have seen here, and I am not sure that that is a bad thing. It is like most art films, a piece that forces you to explore emotion and taste through experience.

The only reason I felt compelled to give it more than one star is for the dedication of the lead actor, and the intensity of the energy he maintained. Otherwise, there was really nothing of value to the whole production. It is shocking, and super gory, but has no point and is ultimately completely empty. The effects were not done well, which only made the violence comedic, not to mention the ridiculous number of victims he manages to get away with killing openly on the city streets.

There couldn't possibly have been a script, but it might have helped the actor say more than just one word salad after another. It was impressive at times, but got old real quick. I'm not certain what the filmmakers wanted to say with this one, but I wouldn't bother looking for it....

"Crazy Murder" is about a mad homeless man in the streets of New York City. Like other people said , is not a film for everyone. Indeed, it isn't. I didn't believe in everything I heard about this movie. But it really surprised me. It did the impossible.There's a lot of bizarre here. Feces, blood, spit, meaningless monologues and even some funny moments, but not enough to light up the sad movie that it is. The score sounds perfect mixed with all the surreal imagery. I found some 'Lynchian' touch all over the flick. If you have enough stomach to go through it, you must go. It's a strange experience that leads us to the limits of bad taste and to transcendence of trash turning into art. A symphony of destruction. A grotesque poetry about the lost of humanity. I think it's a amazing movie. It belongs to the Pantheon of Extreme and Weird Movies, aside A Serbian Film, Salò , Martyrs and Subconscious Cruelty. In the year of 2015, when it seemed everything was already said and done, this is a actual achievement.

If you want to see garbage, feces, vomit and all other bodily fluids, crushed skulls, dozens of people stabbed and slaughtered in full detail all the time throughout the film, than this film is for you. It seems that authors of this peace of pointless garbage wanted to do something on a very tight budget and since they did not have money for script, camera, actors, lighting, sets, music etc they decided that their hero will wander along the streets mumbling and kill anyone he meets in a most gruesome and disturbing way possible. Believe me, if you see this it will make your day miserable and children might have long lasting consequences. "Authors" just wanted to get to the top of the lists of the most disturbing and weird films ever and to achieve cult status cheaply. So I won't give them that pleasure. No, this is not the weirdest or the most disturbing film ever. It is not at the top of any list. It is just bad and pointless.

Homeless people forming a danger to society... Where have we heard that before?? Perhaps in The Hitcher with Rutger Hauer, or in Hobo with a Shotgun with... was it also Rutger Hauer?? Anyway, here no Rutger Hauer but a simple nobody fitting his role as no-good trash of the streets very well. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said of the movie he's playing in, as the story itself is so water thin that there is nothing more occurring than a deranged psycho killing some people randomly... If this is your thin, fine; if it is not, welcome to the South side of Chicago. Really, this movie can and should be skipped.