Ted Bundy

Name: Ted Bundy
Genre: Biography, Drama, Thriller, Crime
Released: September 13, 2002
Duration: 99 min
Rating: 37
Cast: Michael Reilly Burke

2002

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First Look International | Release Date: September 13, 2002 | R

Starring: Michael Reilly Burke

Summary: A film told from the point of view of the notorious serial killer of the 1970's.

Director: Matthew Bright

Genre(s): Biography, Drama, Thriller, Crime

Rating: R

Runtime: 99 min

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Graham Rae

One of those films that makes you walk out muttering dark things about the future of the human race. Read full review

New Times (L.A.) Luke Y. Thompson

As Bundy, Michael Reilly Burke (Octopus 2: River of Fear) has just the right amount of charisma and menace. It's his performance that makes the movie, giving a relatively shallow script more depth and character nuances than likely existed on the page. Read full review

David Chute

Has the crisp pace and bright-eyed facetious tone of a blackout-comedy sex farce. Read full review

David Sterritt

The last scenes etch one of the most revealing depictions of capital punishment ever put on the wide screen. Read full review

Michael Atkinson

In the end, Ted Bundy's only justification is the director's common but unexplored fascination with the frustrated maniac; there's no larger point, and little social context. "Badlands" this ain't. Read full review

Dave Kehr

Disturbingly superficial in its approach to the material. Read full review

Jack Mathews

The Bundy portrayed here doesn't have even the veneer of charm; he's a raving psycho, and watching him work, whatever the filmmakers' intent, is revolting exploitation. Read full review

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Sickert

Nov 17, 2004

This movie didn't show what Ted Bundy was really like. It brushed through some of his actions, but failed to show the essense of his character (or lack thereof). Michael Reilly Burke played a good killer, but not a good Bundy. The reason I gave it a ten was because the voyuer scene was This movie didn't show what Ted Bundy was really like. It brushed through some of his actions, but failed to show the essense of his character (or lack thereof). Michael Reilly Burke played a good killer, but not a good Bundy. The reason I gave it a ten was because the voyuer scene was rather entertaining, and the electric chair scene was most exciting. I was disappointed it didn't dive further into his character, but I ended up enjoying the movie as a movie, apart from the man. It helps to know Bundy's history before seeing it though. What I didn't get out of it was the feeling of disgust that everyone seems to be feeling. Sure, there's a bit of blood and some rape scenes, but when you go see a movie about a serial killer, what more could you expect? … Expand

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JayH.

May 4, 2008

The film doesn't delve deep into the character, but it was still a fascinating story about a very disturbing character. The acting is fine, the story is well paced.

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HellHoleHorror

Feb 15, 2022

This was probably done by a bloke fresh from receiving a degree in film studies and decided to make a shocking film. It is not that shocking because like all of the films from the same time that involves hideous sexual attacks it is told from the point of view of the serial killer. ThisThis was probably done by a bloke fresh from receiving a degree in film studies and decided to make a shocking film. It is not that shocking because like all of the films from the same time that involves hideous sexual attacks it is told from the point of view of the serial killer. This means that it is very hard to emotionally connect with the victims and you almost connect with the serial killer more. This is the wrong way around. This is not scary at all but it is interesting and holds your attention. The musical score is amazing. With a little more tension or fear or a more interesting ending would make this a good film. More emotion needed. This is not graphically violent but it is violent through sexual violations and implication mainly. Don't fight to see this.… Expand

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Apr 7, 2009

A sick portrayal of someone even sicker. I am very disappointed by the exploitative nature of this move and how the writers either consciously or unconsciously tried to glorify the life of Ted Bundy, either way I don't care. DON"T WATCH!

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