Overkill – Movie Review
First Reaction – Overkill is a nice thriller but doesn’t get as intense as it could.
Watch Overkill on Digital 18 November from Miracle Media
Director: George Kaplan
Writer: George Kaplan (Screenplay)
Cast
- Alexis VanDyke (The True Blue Ripper)
- Carol Kim
- Brian Rich
- Joshua Luper
- Siri Olsen
Plot: In this deadly game of cat and mouse, Cassidy’s only hope is to outsmart the killer and escape. Will she be able to crack the case before the killer catches her?
Runtime: 1 Hour 21 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Overkill starts when true crime podcaster Taylor (Kim) is murdered in the latest wave of murders. Cassidy Smith (VanDyke) begins investigating the murder and learning about the other podcasters getting picked off.
Cassidy is haunted by Taylor, and the two put their differences aside to solve the murder. Meanwhile, disgraced Detective Vega (Rich) takes on the case, and we learn about the predators in the area.
Verdict on Overkill
Recap
This movie follows a true crime podcaster who starts investigating the murder of a former roommate. However, the killer has been targeting true crime podcasters and she has become the latest target.
Best Parts
We get to dive into the world of a struggling podcaster and internet journalist. It shows how she balances the work and hobby side of her projects while dealing with struggling to make ends meet. This creates a well-lived world for Cassidy to take on the killer. It is also reflective of how many people are creating podcasts and not getting a big audience, showing the fans can enjoy their hobbies without needing an audience.
Worst Parts
When it comes to the killer, they can come off basic with their actions. They want to be known, but they seem to only leave mistakes behind them. It felt more like a slasher killer than a psychotic serial killer. Away from that side of the story, the detectives seem desperate to put each other down, rather than doing their job and it feels more like a dig at the police.
Final Thoughts –Overkill is a solid thriller.
