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  1. FredO.
    Jan 21, 2005
    9
    Please, spare us your phony revulsion. What were you people expecting? Why did you venture to watch a film like this in the first place?!! For what this film is and in the context of Horror (not - citizen kane, Jay) it stands out and leaves a lasting impression. Way too many films don't.
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  2. CineCafeSitges
    Mar 4, 2008
    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!!!… Expand
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  3. JayM.
    Jan 10, 2005
    10
    This is the greatest movie since citizen kane!!!
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  4. Someonewhocares
    Jan 8, 2005
    0
    Utterly repugnant.
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  5. SteveP.
    Feb 18, 2005
    10
    The best genre film in years! Truly a test of wills. The grim and horiffic nature of this film will haunt you. Without a doubt the most disturbing film since William Lustig's "Maniac"... except "Murder-Set-Pieces" goes even futhur with rape, torture and child murder. A must see.
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  6. ElaineL.
    Jul 6, 2005
    9
    Thought it was an amazing cautionary tale for 21st century society. And as the saying goes, "if you can't stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen."
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  7. AlvinC.
    Jan 1, 2007
    10
    It's about time someone had the balls to step up and create a realistic horror film with no concerns for the negativity sure to follow from narrow minded do-gooders. Here's to you Nick on a job well done! This film shows the depravity that exists in the world that most choose to ignore and pretend doesn't exist. And Nick also blows right through the taboo of not harming little children. Even little babies aren't protected in this one! This one will prove to be too much for the general public. Most people are weak minded and need others to help them make decisions and to explain why things are the way they are in the world. (Sounds like organized religion doesn't it?) But for the avid horror fan and those that recognize this as a very realistic masterpiece of cinema, the world of horror movies being exciting is back! The film quality is superb and the background music and soundtrack are dead on! I look very forward to any and all works that Nick associates himself with in the future. Without doubt this is the best and most realistic horror film ever produced!… Expand
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  8. JohnnyW.
    Feb 2, 2007
    0
    It is laughable that the promoters have to stoop to the level of posting fake reviews on websites like this."elaine eddie charles steve harvey fred" you could have at least invented a person with piss poor grammar and punctuation (and maybe more than an initial for a last name) to make this joke of viral marketing more believable. As for the movie lets just say it is not "a must see" it is not "a masterpiece" and it is not even worth the three minutes I put into this post.… Expand
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  9. SalV
    Nov 16, 2005
    0
    Awful movie made by a talentless director. The lead performance by Sven Garrett is so bad it's laughable. There is hardly any gore in the film unless you count blood splattered on walls as "gore". Above all, the movie is boring . This may be one of the worst movie ever made. It should also be noted that all the people here giving the movie "great" reviews are part of the director9;s street team. These reviews are not to be trusted. They have been doing this all over the internet. This goes to prove just how bad the film is as only employees of the director are praising the film. Don't waste your money on this director's crap.… Expand
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  10. Peter
    Jan 10, 2005
    0
    This film has no plot, no character development, nothing at all traditionally associated with a cinematic production. It is merely a stringing together of extremely bloody, gory, and pornographic scenes designed to repulse the audience in the most severe way possible. In the end, however, the film reveals the filmaker's sub-conscious anti-societal tendencies toward misogyny, pedophilia, racism, and ultimately and pathetically, Aryan supremacy. The movie gives good reason for a narrow contruction of the First Amendment: it should never have been allowed to have been viewed by the public (i.e., it is as anti-societal as child pornography).… Expand
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  11. MarkP.
    Nov 26, 2005
    6
    Good film, but slightly dissapointed that the directors cut wasn't that much different to the original version, just some extra New York scenes at the beginning.I was expecting more gore! Still a vicious film though, and well made.
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  12. Ally
    Jan 19, 2005
    0
    This movie is DISGUSTING i got no satisfaction of any kind from watching this movie. The whole experience is something i would never relive. Don't go see it, you will be sick enough to vomit.
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  13. CharlesV.
    Feb 22, 2005
    10
    This is an incredible horror film. The most disturbing, graphic portrayal of serial murder of all time. This makes "Henry:Portrait osf a Serial Killer look like "Shrek 2". An instant cult classic and in the top 5 best horror film ever made. A masterpiece.
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  14. HarveyS.
    Feb 14, 2005
    8
    Not a date movie. Not a family movie. Not even a horror movie, really. This folks, is something else. An experience - not for the faint of heart. Looking forward to what's coming next from Fright Flix.
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  15. EddieL.
    Jun 13, 2005
    10
    "M-S-P" is simply the BEST slasher film ever made. It goes beyond "Maniac" and "Last House on the Left", and the directing, acting, F/X and cinematography are astonishing! The bad press from these critics is simply they cannot handle aan ultra-violent depiction of a sexual serial killer of women and little girls. I believe the film is dead-on accurate of what really happens on the streets of America. People cannot handle the truth. Yes, the film is bloody and gory as hell, but isn't that what murder is?? It has a great down-beat ending and BLOWS AWAY any other horror film in decades. This makes "High Temsion" look like a joke.… Expand
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  16. JamesP.
    Aug 26, 2007
    8
    Easily the most disturbing film I've ever seen...I LOVED IT. This movie should have gotten the accolades and positive notices that went to that piece of crap "Henry, Portrait of a Serial Killer". Now talk about a movie pieced together with no story, plot or narrative. The murder/torture scenes notwithstanding, It was a very realistic portrayal of an all too real world. Wake up folks! The lead actor, Sven Garrett is amazingly intense and scarier than Kruger, Freddy, Myers, Chainsaw..and all those other characters (not to mention he's HOT).… Expand
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  17. KyleK
    May 23, 2008
    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?
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  18. TonyS
    Jun 14, 2009
    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.… Expand
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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
  1. Christian Science Monitor
    Reviewed by: David Sterritt
    75
    Be warned that the results are in aggressively awful taste from beginning to end.
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  2. 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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  3. Variety
    Reviewed by: Dennis Harvey
    10
    Pic's nastiness is so insistent, one-dimensional and excessive it risks self-parody.
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