Brian De Palma’s early twist on sex, cinema, and murder in 1968 New York.
MURDER à LA MOD
A Lost Horror Film from Brian De Palma!
Naive young lady Karen wants to help her struggling amateur filmmaker boyfriend Christopher raise enough money so he can divorce his wife. Meanwhile, jolly psycho prankster Otto stalks the building where Christopher is shooting a low-grade adult movie in order to keep himself afloat.
Murder à la Mod is a 1968 American comedy crime mystery thriller directed by Brian De Palma about Karen, who tries to help her filmmaker boyfriend Christopher raise money for a divorce, while prankster Otto stalks the set of a low-budget adult movie.
Why Cult
This is one of Brian De Palma’s first features, showcasing his trademark playfulness with genre and narrative.
The story unfolds on the set of a low-grade adult movie, blurring the lines between film, fiction, and farce.
William Finley’s Otto brings a jolly yet unsettling energy as he stalks the cast and crew for his own twisted amusement.
A bizarre love triangle plays out as Karen scrambles to help her film-obsessed boyfriend fund his divorce—by any means necessary.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Murder à la Mod about? +
Murder à la Mod follows Karen, who tries to help her amateur filmmaker boyfriend Christopher raise money for a divorce, while the prankster Otto lurks around the adult movie set where Christopher works.
Who directed Murder à la Mod? +
Brian De Palma directed Murder à la Mod.
How long is Murder à la Mod? +
Murder à la Mod has a runtime of 80 minutes.
What genre is Murder à la Mod? +
Murder à la Mod is a comedy, crime, mystery, and thriller film.
When was Murder à la Mod released? +
Murder à la Mod was released in 1968.