American Crime (2004 Video)
8/10
Far better than a 5/10
19 March 2005
Tells the tale of group of news crew members who stumble on to a string of murders that are related by the fact that the murderer seems to be stalking and recording his victims prior to slaying them. I won't spoil any more of the movie, but I will say that I was pleasantly surprised by this film.

This movie does precisely what a thriller ought to do. It builds slowly, occasionally relieving the tension, but only momentarily. The high point of the tension is surely the conclusion, and it seems to provide the movie with some replay value. I had no complaints with the cinematography nor editing. The acting was at least adequate, with Elwes being quite funny and dynamic (as opposed to his recent performance in Saw).

While there are no scream out loud scary moments in the film, there is a strong sense of tension that builds as the movie progresses. Definitely worth a look. And while I don't work at a video store like the other reviewer, I do rent a ton of films, including the obscure films. This is far and away one of the better rentals.
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