Summaries

A first person narrative of the exploits of a gay serial killer in deeply disturbing, controversial drama about violence, sexuality, and the imagination. Dennis, the main character, whose lead we follow on this path between what is real and what we can only hope is surreal. His friends attempt to determine if he's truly a psychopath. The story, is told in the form of a succession of ritual-like murders, comes to life through the letters he writes to his sometime lover and best friend Julian and the object of his desire, Julian's younger brother, Kevin. The film is set in an erotic world of sado-masochism and portrays the sexual appetites of a young man for whom killing and engorging the victim become the ultimate thrill.—Sujit R. Varma

Details

Keywords
  • sex scene
  • dark comedy
  • based on novel
  • male prostitution
  • new queer cinema
Genres
  • Thriller
  • Drama
Release date Mar 21, 1996
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Unrated
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations San Francisco, California, USA
Production companies Bangor Films

Box office

Gross US & Canada $87433
Opening weekend US & Canada $10110
Gross worldwide $87433

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 28m
Color Color
Sound mix Stereo
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

Synopsis

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