Good film (slight spoiler below - warning!!!!!!)

Rating: Null/10 (3 February 2000)

The film begins in a way that makes you sit up and take notice, the stalking scene has been widely talked about but is still very atmospheric and sets the tone for the rest of the film. It is interesting to see how each of the characters develops in light of the events taking place and this means that you find yourself watching the film again with hindsight to see if there was any way you could have realised who did it earlier.
(***spoiler (sorry)***
The fact that there are two killers are what adds to the who dunnit element of the film. Of the two killers both have an alibi for at least one of the murders and the possibility of accomplices only dawned on me at the very end.
There are some excellent performances, notabley by Sydney, Stu (my favourite) and at the end a real transformation in Billy when he becomes genuinely scarey.
For the most part there is also a believability about the film which adds to it (admittedly we don't know where Billy hid the fake blood after he'd been having sex with Sydney but we will forgive this) and the fact that it becomes part horror, part thriller, part comedy and all entertainment is what has made it so popular.
The directing is also excellent with lots of shock moments and subtle use of reflection and camera work. I also like the way that the killer can get beaten up so much as it makes a nice change from an invisible baddie.
Overall 8 / 10 (better than the sequel although that was still a good film and worthy enough to be mentioned)