The passionate and energetic Vernon openly allows the film crew, led by an eager yet naive journalist (Angela Goethals), to follow and document his preparation. Vernon portrays his career as a serial killer as if it were unlike any other chosen profession, and even invites the crew to meet his mentor, a retired serial killer. Vernon discusses the mechanics of serial killing (as commonly portrayed in horror movies) and uses trade jargon like "red herring" and "Ahab" to describe certain elements and people.

The redeeming aspect of this film lies in its clever concept and semi-witty scriptwriting. The very idea of a step-by-step documentary of a serial killer at-large is absurd in itself, yet the characters and dialogue are interesting enough to generally maintain interest. Old-school horror fans may appreciate this film the same way fans of 80's hair-metal bands appreciate This Is Spinal Tap. There is also a slight plot twist at the end that adds to the overall enjoyment of this film.

Some film critics (who are much more intelligent than myself) may dissect and interpret this movie as being a brilliantly made satire with savvy scriptwriting and multiple layers of sociological statements and commentaries. But that aside, I only found the film to be mildly entertaining.

The novelty of the film dissolved in about 30 minutes or so, after which, I started to get bored. The characters and dialogue, while somewhat amusing, weren't particularly memorable. And unlike Rob Reiner's This Is Spinal Tap, I don't see this film being played at future frat parties while a group of guys get drunk and recite their favorite lines.

If you like horror/comedies, and you're looking for something along the lines of This Is Spinal Tap, this film might be worth a watch. But if you're looking for a straightforward and conventional horror flick, you'll probably want to look elsewhere.