The Ugly

A film review by Christopher Null - Copyright © 2003 Filmcritic.com

Confessed and convicted serial killer Simon (Paolo Rotondo) has shrink (Rebecca Hobbs) convinced he's rehabilitated. He relives his crimes (amid endless showers of black, not red, blood) while shrink slowly uncovers the truth: That "the ugly" -- blood-crusted demons -- have possessed him somehow. It comes across like most is-he-crazy-or-not? thrillers, though the Kiwi sentiment and goofy black blood symbolism really shine through. Not that that's necessarily a good thing. An abrupt ending makes the whole affair rather forgettable.

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Rating

3.0 out of 5 Stars

Cast and Crew

  • Director: Scott Reynolds
  • Producer: Jonathan Dowling
  • Screenwriter: Scott Reynolds
  • Stars: Paolo Rotondo, Rebecca Hobbs, Jennifer Ward-Lealand, Roy Ward, Vanessa Byrnes
  • MPAA Rating: R