The Ungodly (2007)

User Rating:

5.8/10   

Director:

Thomas Dunn

Writers:

Mark Borkowski (writer)
Thomas Dunn (writer)

Release Date:

25 January 2008 (Spain)

Genre:

Thriller

Plot:

Mickey is about to get his big break as an amateur filmmaker, from a serial killer who turns him and his camera into 'the perfect witness'. |

Awards:

1 win & 1 nomination

US TV Schedule:

Fri. Nov. 13

3:30 AM

TMC

Cast

Wes Bentley	...	Mickey Gravatski
Mark Borkowski	...	James Lemac
Joanne Baron	...	Megan
Beth Grant	...	Emma Lemac
Albert López-Murtra	...	Gino
Marina Gatell	...	Jennifer
Kenny Johnson	...	Officer Murphy
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Amy Aeschliman	...	Rape Victim
Randy Cherkas	...	Detective
Sarah Crocker	...	Violinist
Sal Darigo	...	Desk Officer
Jenna DeYoung	...	Screaming Nurse
Brian Distance	...	Fisherman
Thomas Dunn	...	AA Man #2
Carol Florence	...	Social Worker
Margaret H. Flynn	...	Old Lady
Ofri Fuchs	...	Prostitute
Rodman Gaillado	...	Alcoholic Ed
Vanessa Gronczewski	...	Alley Victim
John Harlenan	...	Young James
Joilet Harris	...	Clerk
Marcia Haufrecht	...	Klara
Tiffany Hodges	...	Elevator Nurse
Bruno Iannone	...	Arnold
Jill Kairis	...	Young Megan
Leila Kotler	...	Young Emma
Sierra Richter	...	Carolyn
Ashley Sawdaye	...	Sgt. Bridges
Mastro Sykes	...	Orderly
Shelly Varod	...	Hospital Receptionist
Jessica Weiss	...	Junkie
Taylor Wilson	...	Joey
Olivia Wnek	...	Bicycle Girl

Also Known As:

Inhumano (Spain)
The Perfect Witness (USA) (DVD title)

MPAA:

Rated R for strong violence including rape, brief nudity, language and some drug use.

Runtime:

USA:100 min

Country:

Spain | USA

Language:

English

Colour:

Colour

Certification:

USA:R | Hungary:18 | New Zealand:R18

Filming Locations:

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Company:

Dream7 Entertainment

Quotes:

James Lemac: Conscience is a sick bed. Under its filthy sheets lay all our fears. It's not conscience that prevents men from killing and raping, it's consequence. Fear of death, jails, God. But really where is he? Do they hear his name when they scream it? Do they return to him piece by piece when I'm finished with them? The moment that God strikes me down I'll smile, 'cause I'll believe in him for the first time.

Movie Connections:

References Plane Crazy (1928)

An Amazing Thriller

I thought this movie was outstanding. It explored the mind of a compulsive killer, without holding anything back. It explored his childhood and abuse; the flame which lit his compulsion. I was on the edge of my seat from start to finish. Wes Bentley was amazing as the desperate, drug addicted film maker who set out to do the documentary on the killer. Also, the supporting cast made it a great ensemble piece. I recognized Kenny Johnson from "The Shield" and Beth Grant from "No Country for Old Men". Mark Borkowski, who played the killer, gave an honest and intense portrayal of Bentley's tortured subject. I can't understand why this film didn't get a theatrical release. I know it toured the festivals this year but, man, it would be great to see this film on the big screen. I highly recommend it.