Katiebird (2005)

Summary: Katiebird is just doing what is in her genes to do: kill people. She's the latest in a line of serial killers and she's just doing what her daddy taught her to do. But she's got one last victim and he's gonna hear her life story...whether he likes it or not.           Overall: The first thing anyone must address when reviewing this film is the complex way it was shot. The multi-paneling is quite unique and definitely something different. No doubt it gets confusing, distracting and downright bizarre as the film goes on. However about halfway through you will get used to it and then acknowledge the pros it has to offer. The film is more of a storybook film as it's told with flashbacks as Katiebird tortures her victim. Although I'm not sure the plot as is, was the perfect choice for this brand of filmmaking, it still keeps you quite entertained and worth a viewing.           As for the acting in this low-budge production, gotta give props to Lee Perkins as Daddy but also to Taylor M. Dooley as the Teen Katiebird. Lee doesn't have much to say but it's the way he says it that keeps the film going. You can see he's a bit crazy but also trying to be the best dad he can, given his homicidal tendencies. He wants his daughter to learn the craft but knows she has to do a lot of it herself through trial and error. Also, Taylor M. put out an outstanding performance as the teenage Katiebird. Compared to Helene Udy and the young girl, Taylor M. just has more spunk and more believability to her character. You truly get to watch a psychopath in training. Enjoy this one!           Comparison: Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer meets The Devil's Rejects

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