Corrupt Cops Abound in Surveillance a Small Indie Film for 2009

Elizabeth Anderson and Sam Hallaway are two FBI agents on the trail of a serial killer(s) who begin their investigation in a city near Santa Fe. Three witnesses who were at the scene of a grisly car accident and execution style murder are taken to the local police precinct for interviews. During the testimony of one of the witnesses things take an unexpected turn (Internet).

Rating: Restricted for violence, gore, and some sexuality.

Release Date: June 26, 2009 (Limited).

Starring: Julia Ormond, Bill Pullman, Bell James, Ryan Simpkins, French Stewart, Kent Harper, and Michael Ironside.

Director: Jennifer Chambers Lynch.

Writers: Kent Harper, and Jennifer Chambers Lynch.

David Lynch is one of several producers of "Surveillance," who, along with daughter Jennifer Lynch is the creative power behind "Surveillance." This film has a strange feel to it. Watching the film it is like waiting for something to happen, but not really knowing what. Even during the ending when a twist reveals itself, both the producer and director keep the viewer guessing with an unpredictable storyline. Suspenseful, with good timing this film delivers an instant Lynch classic (Movies).

"Surveillance," begins with an exciting vicious torture scene that might hook some viewers and several later scenes come across as shocking or darkly funny. Many scenes stand out in there goriness including; a scene where an impact between a van and an unaware bystander splatters blood everywhere, and a somewhat laughable heroin overdose scene. As well, an act involving female strangulation with some type of weird erotica will create ambivalent feelings in many.

The ending seems to be missing a scene or two as the film concludes with an unconventional open ending, yet "Surveillance," is entertaining throughout. The costumes of the serial killers are creepy and add mystery to the characters while the action scenes continue to be primal in their brutality. Watch Pell James' performance as Bobbi a drug-addicted girlfriend who is the master of self-preservation.

Original in its storytelling with a slow build to a final character reveal "Surveillance," is a definite must see. Possibly coming out in the middle of 2009 this movie is enjoyable as a psychological thriller, crime drama, or simply as an independent film creation. Look out for this one in major cities this June, 2009.

The first trailer for "Surveillance," from traileraddict.com:


Sources:

Surveillance at Internet Movie Database

Surveillance Review at Moviesonline.ca

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