Murder-Set-Pieces
Metascore
13 out of 100

Overwhelming dislike - based on 5 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 4 out of 5
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  1. Variety
    Reviewed by: Dennis Harvey
    10
    Pic's nastiness is so insistent, one-dimensional and excessive it risks self-parody.
  2. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Debra Birnbaum
    0
    Aspires to be a highly stylized exploration of the mind of a serial killer, but it's nothing more than a gory, bloodsoaked snuff film, reveling in its own shock value.
  3. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Ben Kenigsberg
    0
    Depraved, disgusting, misogynistic, ugly, and interminable, Murder-Set-Pieces is the lowest form of cinematic life, a movie so utterly degenerate it makes you wish that indie filmmakers had to prove a basic standard of decency in order to buy a camera.
  4. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Ned Martel
    0
    It is hard to know what exactly Mr. Palumbo is trying to say in his debased film.

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User Score
4.4 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 18
  3. Negative: 7 out of 18
  1. TonyS
    0
    If you want an idea of how bad this movie is: (1)The uncut version of this film graphically depicts the murder of a child. But you really couldn't give a hoot when watching it. Because its that bad. (2)Look at all the fake "reviews" on here from the "general public" calling it the best horror ever. Yeah right. (3)The opening credits of Irreversible (Just the bit where the names are listed before the film actually starts) is ten times more disturbing than this entire move.… Full Review »
  2. KyleK
    10
    It really doesn't deserve a 10 out of 10 but it only has a rating of 3.9? Jesus... It's a well shot film with lots of hot women being murdered and raped and also has great music in it. What more could you ask for?… Full Review »
  3. CineCafeSitges
    0
    An utter waste of time! The recent BBFC ban made me track this one down. It so desperately tries to shock but the "directors" non existent understanding of how to frame a shot, build tension, develop character or use music means that you are completely detached. I am sure child murder should spark some kind of audience reaction other than a yawn. Anyone can write some scenes that are meant to shock (all reasonable people have some kind of moral code) but it takes a real film maker (stand up Wes Craven, George Romero, John McNaughton, John Carpenter etc...) to make that audience gasp. MSP is a complete and utter waste of time. Avoid at all costs!!!… Full Review »
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