How to be a Serial Killer

4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
HOW TO BE A SERIAL KILLER is the story of Mike Wilson (Dameon Clarke), a charismatic, educated, and articulate young man who has found his life's purpose in exterminating... people. Determined to spread his message about the joy of serial killing, Mike recruits a lost soul named Bart (Matthew Gray ... Gubler) to be his pupil and leads him through his 10-step program which includes such quintessential lessons as: theories on corpse disposal, balancing work and play, practical methods of killing, and planning a getaway. Mike and Bart's curriculum is interrupted when Mike's girlfriend (Laura Regan) discovers what's beneath her boyfriend's charming exterior. Bart discovers that with determination, discipline and hard work, the great life he has always dreamed of is only a victim away.
  • Starring: Matthew Gray Gubler, Laura Regan
  • Directed by: Luke Ricci
  • Runtime: 1 hour 32 minutes
  • Studio: Matador Motion Pictures
 
  
 
 

Amazon Instant Video

7 day rental

1-Click® $3.99

Buy movie

1-Click® $14.99

Learn more about renting and buying

 
 
 
 
  
 
[Send us Feedback]
Have a promotion code? View Balance
New to Amazon Instant Video? Instantly watch thousands of movies and TV shows. Learn more. Watch on your computer or on your TV with one of our compatible devices.

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

Product Details
Synopsis: HOW TO BE A SERIAL KILLER is the story of Mike Wilson (Dameon Clarke), a charismatic, educated, and articulate young man who has found his life's purpose in exterminating... people. Determined to spread his message about the joy of serial killing, Mike recruits a lost soul named Bart (Matthew Gray Gubler) to be his pupil and leads him through his 10-step program which includes such quintessential lessons as: theories on corpse disposal, balancing work and play, practical methods of killing, and planning a getaway. Mike and Bart's curriculum is interrupted when Mike's girlfriend (Laura Regan) discovers what's beneath her boyfriend's charming exterior. Bart discovers that with determination, discipline and hard work, the great life he has always dreamed of is only a victim away.
Starring: Matthew Gray Gubler, Laura Regan
Supporting actors: George Wyner, Gonzalo Menendez, Dameon Clarke
Directed by: Luke Ricci
Genre: Crime, Comedy, Horror
Runtime: 1 hour 32 minutes
Studio: Matador Motion Pictures
MPAA Rating: Rated R for violence, grisly images and language
ASIN: B002SWPYYA (Rental) and B002SWS0LE (Purchase)
Rights & Requirements
Rental rights: 7 day viewing period Details
Purchase rights: Stream instantly and download to 2 locations. Details
Compatible with: Mac and Windows PC online viewing, compatible instant streaming devices, TiVo DVRs. System requirements
Format: Amazon Instant Video (streaming online video and digital download)
Theatrical Release Information
  • MPAA: Rated R for violence, grisly images and language
  • Production Company: Matador Motion Pictures
  • Filming Locations: Rocket Video - 726 North La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles, California, USA | Blue Cloud Movie Ranch - 20000 Blue Cloud Road, Santa Clarita, California, USA | Caltrans District 7 HQ Building - 100 S. Main Street, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA | Jail, Chatsworth Courthouse - 9425 Penfield Avenue, Chatsworth, Los Angeles, California, USA | Los Angeles, California, USA | San Gabriel Civic Auditorium - 320 S. Mission Drive, San Gabriel, California, USA
Video Format Details

Online Viewing

PC Download

TiVo box

Portable device
View instantly from any PC or Mac with a broadband connection
Ready to watch in about 35 minutes*
Ready to watch in about 45 minutes*
Ready to transfer in about 40 minutes*
* Your download times may vary--estimates shown are for a typical DSL connection (1.5 Mbits/sec). Rental videos cannot be transferred to a portable device.

Customers Who Viewed This Item Also Viewed

 

Customer Reviews

15 Reviews
5 star:
 (8)
4 star:
 (4)
3 star:
 (2)
2 star:
 (1)
1 star:    (0)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
4.3 out of 5 stars (15 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Unique mockumentary with some dark humor, October 9, 2009
This review is from: How To Be A Serial Killer (DVD)
Inevitably this is being called a copycat to Man Bites Dog - Criterion Collection but I feel this has some of its own flavor, to use a bad word, in creating a domestic take on the "genre". I would recommend giving this one a fair shot, and even though they pick the depraved-to-be as another video store clerk stereotype, I still enjoyed the premise and performances.

The film mixes a "documentary" (talking to the camera/stage audience like a self help guru) - and fictional (camera does not exist) look into this guys homicidal life as he recruits a protege to pass on his serial killer skills. The story splices this interview-the-people-in-the-main-guys-life with the murdering events as they occur. Sometimes it feels long, but in the end you get used to what they are doing with the film and it keeps a decent pace, especially knowing what the outcome has to be.

The sound is good and the picture has a high budget feel. The supplements are 20 minutes of deleted scenes divided into the same amount of headings, but they thankfully have a play all option. I had to actually give this 3.5 star film an extra half just on the management of these scenes. They are mostly all interviews, and would have paced the film more being towards a farce than a mockumentary so it was nice to see them spliced out. There were one or two that would have been better left in with certain kills, but for being a relatively new crew, they did a nice job. Hope you enjoy.

The film is DEFINITELY not for everyone, as neither the slasher crowd or comedy-only crowd will be completely satisfied. It is more of a unique take on the idea of showing a self-help film like no other. I almost feel like putting it in the self-help section to see who freaks out on me.
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews 
Was this review helpful to you? Yes No


5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Funny, December 17, 2009
By 
Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?)
This review is from: How To Be A Serial Killer (DVD)
After watching this I knew a lot of people might not enjoy it like I did. Funny, strange, and interesting at the same time. I love true crime books, tv shows, and movies and when I saw this was coming out on DVD I had to have it. The idea behind this movie is very funny, a man teaching another man to be a serial killer. I would not recommend this to be a family night movie, but I though it was worth getting.
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews 
Was this review helpful to you? Yes No


2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Wickedly funny!, February 6, 2010
Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?)
This review is from: How To Be A Serial Killer (DVD)
This film had me shreiking with laughter! It's filled with dark humor and sarcasm. It's so gratifying to see someone clobber total jerks (we've all imagined doing it ourselves.) And the "infomercial" format is hilarious! Matthew Gray Gubler is great as the apprentice. Loved this film!
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews 
Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Most Recent Customer Reviews











Only search this product's reviews


Suggested Tags from Similar Products

 (What's this?)
Be the first one to add a relevant tag (keyword that's strongly related to this product).
 
(3)
(2)
(2)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)

Your tags: Add your first tag
 
See most popular tags

Customer Discussions

This product's forum
› See all discussions...  
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
 


Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
   
Related forums

By placing your order, you agree to our Terms of Use.  Sold by Amazon Digital Services, Inc.  Additional taxes may apply.
Amazon Video On Demand Privacy Statement Amazon Video On Demand Shipping Information Amazon Video On Demand Returns & Exchanges