Some Guy Who Kills People Blu-ray Movie

Rating summary

Movie		3.0
Video		3.5
Audio		4.0
Extras		3.5
Overall		3.5

Some Guy Who Kills People Blu-ray Movie Review

Some Guy Who Kills People is a unique horror comedy with a freestanding sense of an independent style that separates it from many other productions in the genre. Executive produced by John Landis (Amazon Women on the Moon), Some Guy Who Kills People is produced by Micah Goldman (Penance). The film is a showcase for stars Kevin Corrigan, Lucy Davis, Ariel Gade, Karen Black, Barry Bostwick, Leo Fitzpatrick, and Eric Price. Some Guy Who Kills People comes from producers Michael Wormser (Smiley), Kristin Holt (Caly’s Edge), and Jack Perez (Fear Force Five). Fans of offbeat horror films that mesh together a myriad of genre elements will want to see it.

Ken Boyd (Kevin Corrigan) might seem like a nobody to most people but he might be a somebody. Ken lives a lonely life as a quiet comic-book geek and ho-hum worker scraping by to try and survive while working at a ice cream shop. Ken is in a recovery stage following many years in an asylum after the trauma of being tortured by violent high school jocks. Now out of the so-called “looney bin”, Ken decides he must do what he can to live a peaceful and quiet life. Ken just wants a life of solitude. Regardless of these new ambitions, Stephanie (Lucy Davis) enters Ken’s life.

Stephanie also brings Ken’s estranged daughter, Amy Wheeler (Ariel Gade), back into Ken’s life to try and repair things. Maybe Ken won’t have such a horrible life after all. Maybe life is going to be better for Ken from now on. Even Ken’s overbearing mother, Ruth Boyd (Karen Black), starts to treat him like less of a loser at life. Yet things are complicated when Sheriff Walt Fuller (Barry Bostwick) starts to realize that the group of jocks who had tortured him and caused PTSD that landed him in an insane asylum are now showing up dead all over town.

The cast does a good job with the production. The actors certainly have fun with their respective roles in the film. Kevin Corrigan is especially interesting in the lead role of the film. Corrigan plays a un unlikely protagonist in the feature and the character becomes a sort of anti-hero that is unlike what audiences might expect. Lucy Davis does an excellent job opposite Corrigan with her role. Davis adds some quiet charm to the part and the performance adds some extra depth to the filmmaking. Ariel Gade delivers a good performance for a young actor and she does well in the part of the estranged daughter. There is a real sense of dedication to the part and playing against Corrigan. Barry Bostwick is also impressive as the Sheriff Walt Fuller. A surprisingly solid ensemble cast for an independent spirit horror film in this realm.

The film has some solid production design elements. Though Some Guy Who Kills People might have a low budget the design aspects are solid enough for the story. The production design by Zach Bangma (Extracurricular Activities, All Together Now) adds to the low-fi element of the film and works well in highlighting the drama of the story that unfolds. The art direction by Oliver Dear (State of the Union, Reel Comedy) adds to the unusual style of horror filmmaking, too.

The costume designs by Vania Ouzounova (The Gold Bracelet, Souvenir) work well for the characters. There is a sense of normalcy against the backdrop of horror. For the type of quirky film this is, these designs seem appropriate for the script. A decent effort by Ouzounova.

Edited by Chris Conlee (The Flash, FBI), Some Guy Who Kills People is a film with a somewhat laidback editing style. Some Guy Who Kills People doesn’t have a fast-pace or sense of rhythm to keep things moving at a brisk pace. Instead, Some Guy Who Kills People moves at a steady clip as a horror film showcasing an undercurrent of normal real-world drama and the editing manages to reflect that.

The score composed by David Kitchens (Gun, Sell Out) and Ben Zarai (Gun, Catch .44) doesn’t stand out much and doesn’t make as big of an impression as one might hope to find. Nonetheless, the score also doesn’t detract much at all from the viewing experience. The score is a solid backdrop to the film and the drama that unfolds during the storyline.

The cinematography by Shawn Maurer (Bring It On, Black Dynamite) is a clear highlight of the film. The cinematography has a lot of interesting merits – the visuals are effective at showcasing a style that is somewhat experimental – balancing out comic-book style horror elements alongside normalcy and routine day-to-day aesthetics (as if this was a standard drama, nothing more). The visual style works for the film.

Written by Ryan A. Levin (Scrubs, I’m in the Band), Some Guy Who Kills People is a decent script. Fantastic? No. However, the script has some compelling ideas and characters. It’s a compelling concept and the characters go on a reasonably interesting journey. The film manages to walk a fine line between feeling like a surreal horror film and a domestic drama. This is something you don’t see often and much of it can be credited to the screenplay.

Directed by Jack Perez (Wild Things 2, Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus), Some Guy Who Kills People is a worthwhile genre film that experiments with style. Though Some Guy Who Kills People isn’t a perfect film by any stretch, the film has a compelling sense of style with a low-fi filmmaking style that works surprisingly well for the story. Some Guy Who Kills People isn’t a home run but it is watchable and reasonably entertaining (with some interesting twists and turns).

Some Guy Who Kills People Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

Released on Blu-ray by Terror Vision, Some Guy Who Kills People is presented in 1080p MPEG-4 AVC encoded high-definition in an aspect ratio of 1.78:1 widescreen. The feature-film received a brand new high-definition presentation by Terror Vision. The new presentation offers an improvement on the source. The high-definition visuals look reasonably good with solid colors and cinematography that is well reproduced. The transfer isn't perfect and some scenes look to be less engaging compared to the ideal yet the main factor to consider is that the release retains a filmic appearance that is solid enough. While not a perfect transfer, Terror Vision did a solid job with the release for a low-budget horror film.

Some Guy Who Kills People Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality 

The release is presented in English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. The lossless audio on the release is reasonably engaging and satisfying. The release presents a brand new 5.1 surround sound presentation. The audio mix uses the surrounds in an effective and engaging manner and this adds interesting elements to the release. The soundtrack is somewhat reserved sounding and yet capably handles the score and the sound design. For a low budget horror film, the sound presentation works quite well.

Some Guy Who Kills People Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

One of the nicest things about the release is the cool packaging design by Terror Vision. Terror Vision provides the limited- edition release with an o-card slipcover. The slipcover edition is one that will be impressive for collectors. The slipcover has nice print quality and the art work on the slip is great in hand. The art work underneath the slipcover is compelling as well. The art is different from the key art showcased on the slipcover and this adds a nice element to the packaging design that makes the release seem all the more enticing as a collectible. The release also comes packaged in a clear case. The inside of the main sleeve art showcases additional interior artwork. The release feels great in hand and will surely please fans wanting to own a superior physical media release.

On disc supplements include:

Audio Commentary

Concession Stand Intro (HD, 1:01)

Body Count: Making Some Guy Who Kills People (HD, 22:22)

A Message From John Landis (HD, 1:20)

Original Featurette from 2011 (HD, 3:53)

Toronto After Dark Bumper from 2013 (HD, 1:15)

Toronto After Dark Bumper from 2014 (HD, 1:11)

Pre-Release Trailer (HD, 2:28)

Kevin Shows Us His Art (HD, 3:08)

T is for Tantrum (Short Film for ABC's Of Death) (HD, 5:05)

Reflections on SGWKP w/ Ryan Levin and Jack Perez (HD, 37:43)

Reflections on SGWKP w/ Barry Bostwick and Jack Perez (HD, 24:36)

Reflections on SGWKP w/ Ariel Gade Cado and Jack Perez (HD, 13:33)

Interview w/ Kevin Corrigan (HD, 11:22)

Interview w/ Leo Fitzpatrick (From His Gallery) (HD, 7:15)

Interview w/ Oliver Dear (Art Director/VFX Supervisor) (HD, 4:44)

Search and Rescue (Short Film/Teaser) (HD, 2:07)

The 5^th (Short Film) (HD, 14:10)

Behind the Scenes on "The Hand Shot" (HD, 2:09)

Stills Gallery (HD, 30:30)

Raw Behind the Scenes Footage (HD, 38:36)

Isolated Score

Some Guy Who Kills People Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

Some Guy Who Kills People is a quirky and offbeat horror film with some elements of ordinary drama as part of the equation. The film tells an unusual tale that can feel a little bit off-the-wall at times. Even so, a worthwhile endeavor and one that features a solid lead performance by Kevin Corrigan. The supporting cast deliver worthwhile performances, too.

 The Blu-ray release features a noteworthy video and audio presentation alongside a large assortment of bonus features. Fans of the film wanting an in depth look at the making of the film will appreciate the myriad of extensive supplements on the release. The Blu-ray release also provides a quality o-card slipcover and the key artwork on the release makes the package seem extra special in hand. Recommended.