The Oxford Murders (V)

1838-poster
release date October 5 2010
studio Magnolia Pictures
director Álex de la Iglesia
writer Álex de la Iglesia, Jorge Guerricaechevarría
starring John Hurt, Elijah Wood, Leonor Watling, Julie Cox, Burn Gorman
trailer 1 Trailer #1

Synopsis

At Oxford University, a professor (Hurt) and a grad student (Wood) work together to try and stop a potential series of murders seemingly linked by mathematical symbols.

Official Review

Director Alex de la Iglesia has a penchant from creating comic book escapades in his dark comedies, making them fun – but ludicrous – experiences. Day Of The Beast – which he is best known for – follows a priest, a death metal salesman, and an occult T.V. show host as they race around Christmas-time Madrid, committing as many sins as possible so that Satan will reveal to them the identity and birthplace of the antichrist so they can put a stop to the oncoming apocalypse. Not only did the story of these Three Wise Men win several foreign Oscar-equivalencies (including a best picture Goya), it also became the Mexican Christmas-time viewing staple – kind of like It’s A Wonderful Life in the states. …Read More

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Official Score: 2.5 / 5