A placid drifter named Vann (Owen Wilson) inhabits a small town looking for a fresh start on life. His passive demeanor and appearance hides the fact that he's a serial killer. He wanders the country preying on the desperate and lonely. Although, in this particular town, he becomes romantically entangled with a postal worker (Janeane Garofalo) and their relationship may be the one thing that can put an end to his murderous ways, or will it? An offbeat psychological drama from the producers of SLING BLADE and the writer of BLADE RUNNER that presents an eerie look into the mind of a serial killer.
Review 1:
"...Impressive....A film that dodges gore to plumb the violence of the mind..."
Source: Rolling Stone
p.100 09/30/1999
Review 2:
"...Well crafted....Beyond Wilson's against type casting, there are a couple of added surprises..."
Source: USA Today
p.10E 04/14/2000
Review 3:
"...This is a beautifully shot, morally ambiguous thriller..."
Source: Total Film
p.104 10/01/2000
Review 4:
"...Eerie, quietly compelling....A fresh and mesmerizing experience..."
Source: Los Angeles Times
p.C14 09/10/1999
Review 5:
"...[The] developments are done in a low-key, understated style. The suspense beats away underneath..."
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
p.31 09/24/1999
Review 6:
"...The nerve-rattling potential of this sly, paranoia-inducing story may sink in only later..." -- Rating: B
Source: Entertainment Weekly
p.49 10/08/1999
Review 7:
"...Strong, idiosyncratic performances by everyone in the cast and an evocatively eerie score..."
Source: New York Times
p.E20 09/10/1999