Good representation of a serial killer!

Rating: 8/10 (4 July 2007)

This film was OK really. I mean its not really the masterpiece some people are claiming it to be. Its a matter of opinion really. Its good in the respect that it shows the extent of madness a serial killer reaches before their 'burn out' and just by including a 'burn out' it stays true to the profile of a serial killer.
I didn't read the book but I'm sure it was probably better than the film as the books always are!
I don't think they could really have anymore gore, it would probably ruin the serious intentions of the film and turn it simply in to a typical American horror/thriller like the remake of 'The Hills Have Eyes' (which I love by the way) where they try to fit as much death, gore and blood in to one sitting without over stepping boundaries with certification. I enjoyed this film and the dark humour was definitely a key to the movies success, without it i don't think i would have watched it past the first half hour.