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I Murder Seriously

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2002 | 84 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
A natural pick for people who can't resist a good whodunit and people who like their stories with a little danger. It plays fair with the clues, so you can play along. Sits nicely alongside Monster.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 24 min. Done before bedtime.
What might put you off
  • It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Not the pick if you want something heavy or meaningful.

A cop sets out to find a man who has been delivering too much of a good thing in this offbeat comedy. Police detective Martinez (Jesus Ochoa) has been handed a most unusual case -- a number of local prostitutes have been murdered, and it's up to Martinez to bring in the killer. What makes the case truly unusual, though, is the manner of death; it seems the hookers all died as a result of having orgasms so powerful they were literally fatal. Teaming up with cultural anthropologist Onofre (Daniel Giménez Cacho), Martinez hits the streets looking for clues, and eventually gets some unexpected help from Father Gorkisolo (Santiago Segura), a priest with a unusually deep knowledge of sexual matters. Asesino en Serio was the first feature film from director Antonio Urrutia; noted Mexican filmmaker Guillermo del Toro served as executive producer.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $3 million worldwide on a $3 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Antonio Urrutia

  • Jesús OchoaComandante Martínez
  • Santiago SeguraPadre Gorkisolo
  • Ivonne MonteroYolanda
  • Gabriela RoelGilda
  • Daniel Giménez CachoOnofre
  • Rafael InclánVivanco
  • Diego JáureguiSampedro
  • Eduardo EspañaBonito
  • Olmo AraizaCerilla
  • Liana IniestaEstelita