Man Bites Dog

– The activities of rampaging, indiscriminate serial killer Ben are recorded by a willingly complicit ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.50 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 35 Minutes
Release Year:
1992
Original Name:
C'est arrivé près de chez vous
Man Bites Dog (1992) - Also known as C'est arrivé près de chez vous

The activities of rampaging, indiscriminate serial killer Ben are recorded by a willingly complicit documentary team, who eventually become his accomplices and active participants. Ben provides casual commentary on the nature of his work and arbitrary musings on topics of interest to him, such as music or the conditions of low-income housing, and even goes so far as to introduce the documentary crew to his family. But their reckless indulgences soon get the better of them.

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Man Bites Dog (1992) - Trailer

Release Date:

15 Jan 1993

Language:

French

MPAA Content-Rating:
NC-17 – Adults Only

No One 17 and Under Admitted. Clearly adult. Children are not admitted.

Director:

Rémy Belvaux, André Bonzel, Benoît Poelvoorde

Writer:

Rémy Belvaux (story), Rémy Belvaux (screenplay), André Bonzel (screenplay), Benoît Poelvoorde (screenplay), Vincent Tavier (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Benoît Poelvoorde, Jacqueline Poelvoorde-Pappaert, Nelly Pappaert, Hector Pappaert

Plot:

A camera crew follows a serial killer/thief around as he exercises his craft. He expounds on art, music, nature, society, and life as he offs mailmen, pensioners, and random people. Slowly he begins involving the camera crew in his activities, and they begin wondering if what they're doing is such a good idea, particularly when the killer kills a rival and the rival's brother sends a threatening letter.

Awards:

6 wins & 5 nominations.

Production:

Roxie Releasing

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
72%