The Zodiac (2005)

Calificación de los usuarios:

5.4/10   

Director:

Alexander Bulkley

Escritores:

Kelley Bulkeley (writer)
Alexander Bulkley (writer)

Fecha de Lanzamiento:

3 agosto 2006 (Russia)

Género:

Crimen | Drama | Horror | Misterio | Suspenso

Frase comercial:

The most infamous serial killer of our time... is still out there.

Plot:

An elusive serial killer known as the Zodiac terrorizes the San Francisco Bay in the late 1960s, while detectives aim to stop him before he claims more victims. Based on a true story.

Plot Keywords:

Murder | Lake | Serial Killer | San Francisco | 1960s

Comentarios de los usuarios:

Portrait of an unsuccessful Hunt

Reparto

Justin Chambers	...	Inspector Matt Parish
Robin Tunney	...	Laura Parish
Rory Culkin	...	Johnny Parish
William Mapother	...	Dale Coverling
Brad William Henke	...	Bill Gregory (as Brad Henke)
Rex Linn	...	Jim Martinez
Philip Baker Hall	...	Frank Perkins
Marty Lindsey	...	Zodiac Killer
Brian Bloom	...	Voice of Zodiac (voice)
Shelby Alexis Irey	...	Bobbie
Natassia Costa	...	Mary
Kris Palm	...	Michael
Nate Dushku	...	Scott Washington
Katelin Chesna Henke	...	Patsy (as Katelin Chesna)
Kathryn Howell	...	Mrs. Boucher

También conocida como:

In Control of All Things (USA) (working title)

MPAA:

Rated R for strong violence and language.

Duración:

USA:92 min | USA:97 min (DVD)

País:

USA

Idioma:

Inglés

Color:

Color

Relación de Aspecto:

1.85 : 1

Sonido:

Dolby Digital

Clasificación:

Singapore:NC-16 | Australia:MA | USA:R | Germany:16 | UK:15 | Italy:T | Netherlands:16 | Finland:K-15 | New Zealand:R16

Locaciones de Filmación:

Benicia, California, USA

Compañía:

Blackwater Films

Trivialidades:

The burning of Kathleen Johns’ car can be seen in the music video intro played before the attack at the lake.

Errores:

Anacronismos: At the beginning of the scene where Inspector Parish is questioning Patsy (a waitress) in the restaurant, a late 20th Century-style security camera is seen over the counter.

Conexiones de Película:

References The Most Dangerous Game (1932)

Banda de Sonido:

The Sun Whose Rays Are All Ablaze

Portrait of an unsuccessful Hunt

Although David Finchers look at the infamous Zodiac Killer is due in a few months, Alexander Buckleys version need not be ashamed of comparison. That's what can be predicted in advance, since Buckleys film looks at the Zodiac killings from the perspective of one involved policeman's family; Fincher is hardly to repeat that. Buckleys approach, at first, is very realistic - not surprising, since the incidents he portrays are historic facts. Later on, he fuses facts and fictions, which weakens the picture a bit. But in general, he sticks to the facts and manages to fit them into interesting 92 minutes. No gore here, only a few harsh visuals, but still disturbing. In total, it succeeds in creating a sense for the madness and absurdness behind the killings. Recommended for those looking for a thrill of quality.