The Killing Floor (2007)

Do you want a twisty mystery that will keep you guessing until the last moment? Do you want to see a stomach-churning "get rid of the bodies" scene? Do you want to watch an arrogant big-shot get his? Do you want to see some erotic moments? If so, this movie is for YOU. David is a writer's agent, driven but not very observant, not until it's too late. He buys this terrific apartment in NYC, but it has a history. It also has people trying to get hold of it, who stalk David. The plot on this is much meatier, but I don't to give too much away. Plot holes? A few. Obvious? You think so, don't you? Acting? A bit over, but I REALLY liked David going over the edge with Audrey. Setting? Good NYC moments, though 2007, so not gritty enough for me. Music? Adequate. Action? A ton. I think you'll really like this one.

I'm surprised there are so many really good reviews of this movie. It really wasn't THAT great. I viewed it on late night cable and honestly, I'm glad I did, as I don't think it's something I'd want to pay money (other than the cable bill) to see.I will give it credit in that it is suspenseful and generally entertaining. In fact, it was all good until the end, when we find out what is going on, and when what can only be called giant, gaping plot holes are revealed.(WARNING: SPOILERS FROM HERE)For example, we discover in the end that many of characters are in fact desperate NYC actors who were hired by the main character's secretary to psych him out. At first glance, it seems implausible that all these actors are willing to be on-call twenty-four seven and are able to improvise their parts flawlessly for the entire length of the movie without really questioning why they're doing what they are; however, I guess it could happen, so I suppose you could suspend your disbelief.However, it gets a bit ridiculous at the end of the movie. David Lamont (the main character) and the detective (who isn't actually a detective, but an actor playing one) get into this fist fight as Lamont thinks the detective is the killer and the detective tries to act the part by trying to kill Lamont. For some reason, though, at no point during this 5- 10 min fight scene, does the actor playing the detective stop trying to kill Lamont, even as he is being beaten, battered, and eventually, thrown down a flight of stairs to his death. This one is hard to swallow. I realize the character is suppose to be a desperate out of work actor, but none of the actors I know are so desperate that they would actually risk their lives in a death match and try to commit murder all for that big break. I'm pretty sure in the real world, after the first punch was thrown, any sane individual would say "screw this, I'm going back to waiting tables." The guy has plenty of opportunities to walk away, but even after he is seemingly knocked unconscious, he gets back up and continues to lunge himself at Lamont until his untimely end.The movie proceeds downhill from there, as Lamont decides instead of calling the police, as any rational person would do, he will take the body to a farm and hack it into pieces to feed to the pigs. However, I'm thinking "isn't this guy suppose to be a mystery novel agent? Surely he must realize that although it may "look" like he is guilty of the murders in the movie, modern forensic science combined with decent detective work could likely implicate the real killer (and that by covering up, he's only making it 100 times worse?)" All in all, I think I would have actually enjoyed this movie if only it had a plot that was a little bit more feasible. It had all the elements of a good movie - good acting, sets, suspense - in my opinion, however, the unbelievable script, let it down in the end.

(This is 3 paragraphs to long!) It's not often when you get such a thriller that pulls you in and make's sure you don't fall out and The Killing Floor manages just that. I didn't expect anything to come out of this film just as most would but, surprisingly, it was fairly entreating and good. Yes, a B-Film but, a good one with a good actors. It sticks to it's B-Movie root's and it's a delight the whole time.If you want a good movie this is for you. This movie is movie is not a horror and if you are looking for one to watch don't watch this, it's not scary and your hopes will only be let done. This is a movie for the thinker, so if your head hurts a lot when you think, you shouldn't be watching this, but, if you're looking for a good movie, I recommend this to you.The finale twist is absolutely stunning, not only are you not trying to smile at the devious and twisted thing that is going on but, you're wonder how the title character didn't see that coming. All together this movie makes a great thriller. I would recommend this to anyone who like's suspense, and wants something to just sit down to watch for fun, and someone who is in the mood to put a puzzle together.(But please, don't take my word for it)

This type of movie has been done before, actually a lot. But, this movie set itself apart by the great acting, decent plot, good character building, and overall entertainment value. Marc Blucas was an excellent choice for the starring role of this movie and the supporting cast was spot on with their acting. One thing I liked about it, was that it was not overly x-rated and the women seemed classy and not the run of the mill bimbos that star in just about all movies these days, there was nudity, but, it was tasteful and not overdone. The plot was very interesting and though you could probably take a guess at who dun-nit, there where some twists through the movie to try and shake off your preconceptions till the end of the movie. I gave this movie an 8/10 because of the great balance it had and the entertainment value. This is a good movie that is definitely worth watching.