Product Details

• Actors: Barry Bostwick
• Format: Color, NTSC, Widescreen
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: R (Restricted)
• Studio: Anchor Bay Entertainment
• DVD Release Date: July 3, 2012
• Run Time: 97 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (55 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B007VYEDHO
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #45,700 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

At first glance, Ken Boyd may seem like an average comic enthusiast, living with his mother and working to make ends meet as an underpaid, underappreciated ice cream parlor attendant. But Ken has a dirty little secret: he fantasizes about killing people. After being released from a stay in the loony bin, for severe mental trauma suffered when he was beaten and tortured by a gang of high school thugs, Ken's repressed anger suddenly reaches a boiling point. With gleeful enthusiasm Ken hunts down his tormentors, one by one, and exacts his bloody revenge.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Psycho Thriller/Black Comedy Crossover... With A Heart May 3, 2012

By D. Guarisco

Format:DVD

If you're tired of formulaic fare - both at the multiplex and in the horror movie scene - this film is a breath of fresh air. Had the pleasure of seeing this at a festival last year and it's one of the best indie movies I've seen in a long while. The clever storyline seems to be a psycho thriller about a misfit's revenge then shifts into a tale about said misfit trying to find love and happiness before giving way to a third act that throws all manner of curveballs at the viewer. Great performance from Kevin Corrigan in a rare lead role plus fun supporting performances from Barry Bostwick and Karen Black, both of whom steal scenes with a veteran's skill. It's also directed with an eye for color and deadpan dark wit by Jack Perez, who also helmed the underrated LA CUCARACHA. This is a cult movie in the making - and fans of that sort of fare are advised to take a gamble on this deserving effort.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Laugh Out Loud Dark Comic Snarkiness! July 4, 2012

By Mark

Format:DVD

POSSIBLE MILD SPOILERS:

As a horror enthusiast, I like to see how scared a movie can make me feel. Some Guy Who Kills People is not that kind of movie.

I've never appreciated Horror/Comedy movies very much (preferring to keep the genres separate), but Some Guy who Kills People has some of the funniest lines spoken by the quirkiest characters in the Horror/Comedy ouevre I've ever seen.

The filmmakers managed to assemble a near-perfect cast of social retro-misfits in some strange and very Californian alternate '50's universe. The humour is mostly in the asides, such as when Ronald - the goody-two shoes religious boyfriend of the young leading lady's mother - says in a creepy, robotic monotone, "Lord, please send someone to aid this precious child and steer her down a righteous path Amen." while leaving the eleven year-old stabbing at some horrible TV dinner to go to a bible study group.

Barry Bostwick as the town sheriff is hilarious in several sight gags where you can't help but laugh. Karen Black is predictably creepy as the 34 year-old protagonist's (Kevin Corrigan) long-suffering mother - and so funny, too.

Somehow all the madness in this weird psycho-cosmos works its way through to a satisfactory end and everything is right again in the world.

No CG effects plus all real-time physical gags and lines make this quite a funny movie.

Not really a horror movie whatsoever but as a comedy Some Guy Who Kills People has some killer moments.

Now, let's give it the proper treatment that it deserves: add some subtitles and bump it up to a Blu-ray version.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A nice surprise!!! June 15, 2012

By Donnatella

Format:DVD

I am always suspicious of movies billed as "horror/comedy", but this little gem does not disappoint! The story, characters and funny dialog makes this one of the best dark comedies I have seen in a while. Don't let the "gore" aspect scare you away if it is not your thing...there is a lot more to this movie than a few gruesome murders! It is also a heartwarming story of a man who discovers a long lost gift from his sad and haunted past. This event encourages him to get his life on the right track, even though something very sinister hangs over his head. Kudos to Ryan Levin for coming up with an original, smart, bittersweet, bloody little script! I will be watching this one again-- with friends!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome indie film that should be seen by all June 13, 2012

By John Hoff III

Format:DVD

I really enjoyed this film. The conversations between the sheriff and his deputy crack me up. The dialogue by all the characters is clever (and poignant when it needs to be). The actors were wonderful. An interesting story with great actors. This film is a prime example why more people should give independent films a chance.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars 1 of the best films i've seen in years. May 21, 2012

By Pixie

Format:DVD

While i'm no professional critic, i do consider myself a bit of a film buff .....well in the case of classic films, b-movies, horrors and thrillers anyway.

Some guy who kills people, has to be one of the greatest films i've seen in years. The plot is well though out and developed. The characters are well deffined (something i usualy find quite rare in this type of film) and the story has just the right amount of twists to keep you interested and always guessing but not to many that everything begins blurrs into itself and leaves you confused.
All in all i found 'Some guy who kills people' an overall amazing film and would quite happily recommed it to not only my friends but anyone who was looking for a decent film.

~Pixie

10/10

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars great characters, great comedy May 4, 2012

By E. Rosoff

Format:DVD

I don't usually appreciate indie films, but I thought this one was great! A good mix of comedy, mystery, and thriller. It was a great story, and I particularly enjoyed the complexity and mixture of characters.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars I BRING JUSTICE July 9, 2012

By Michael TOP 500 REVIEWER

Format:DVD

Karen Black is back as the mother of our slasher killer Kenny Boyd (Kevin Corrigan). Kenny was tormented by a group of men early in the film. After fathering a daughter Amy, now 11 (Ariel Gade) and spending time in the "looney bin" he is back in his home town working at the local ice cream parlor. Revenge is being enacted on those who tormented him, all the while his estranged daughter is attempting to establish a relationship. The town sheriff (Barry Bostwick) investigating the murders is dating Kenny's mom. A British woman named Stephanie (Lucy Davis) has designs on Kenny.

The police officers investigating the case come across as the typical Hollywood dumb cops. The sheriff says things like, " [When I find him I will] tear his skin off and make him wear his own skin."

Karen Black gets in a few good lines:

Karen: "Kenny cooked lasagne once."
Amy: "Was it good?"
Karen: "Yes."
Kenny: "Really?"
Karen: "Don't make me lie twice."

Kenny keeps himself sheltered. His daughter is forcing him out of his comfort zone. The humor is a somewhat subtle. I am tempted to watch it a second time to pick up things I may have missed. If you enjoy quirky slashers, I suggest "Chop."

Parental Guide: F-bombs, no sex, no nudity.