A Necessary Death
About the Film
"Documentary filmmaker looking for suicidal individual to follow from first preparation to final act." - cut from 142 videotapes, A NECESSARY DEATH sheds light on the tragedy that followed this infamous internet ad.
Shocking audiences around the globe, the film witnesses the making of a complex crime in chilling detail and stands as a fascinating tale of ambition, manipulation and intrigue.
"Keeps you at the edge of your seat!"– Jim McBride, director ('The Big Easy')
"Arresting and disturbing!"– Donn Cambern, editor ('Easy Rider')
"One of the best, smartest independent films I’ve ever seen – a superbly crafted thriller that grabs you from the first frame and holds you right until the end. I loved it."– Eli Roth, director ('Hostel')
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Cast
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Gilbert John
Actor -
Matt Tilley
Actor -
Valerie Hurt
Actor -
Michael Traynor
Actor -
Konima Parkinson-Jones
Actor
Crew
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Daniel Stamm
Writer / Director -
Zoltán Honti
Cinematographer -
Shilpa K. Sahi
Editor -
David Kashevaroff
Editor -
Morgan Kibby
Composer -
Jonathan Leahy
Composer -
Andy Hay
Sound Design -
Brian Udovich
Producer -
G.J. Echternkamp
Producer
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Press
The Hollywood Reporter
Jan. 7th, 2009
"A genuine conversation piece that will mesmerize those who see it…"
Ain't It Cool News
March 17th, 2008
"One of those little wonders I always hope for. I am going to be talking about A Necessary Death a whole lot…"
Cinematical
March 14th, 2008
"As much as it doesn't seem like you're watching an intricate plot unfold, there's actually so much going on -- all of it layered; structured brilliantly."
Fear.net
"A thoroughly engrossing little film that's also quite slyly entertaining, despite its rather unsavory subject matter."
March 13th, 2008
FilmCritic.com
"A gripping tale that raises troubling questions about the nature of art and our voyeuristic society."
May 15th, 2008
Huffington Post
"A Necessary Death is like finding a lost treasure among the horde of ordinary releases - a film that stays in your head long after it has ended."
August, 2012
Arrow In The Head
"A mockumentary that I won't soon forget, one that sent chills up my spine that I won't soon be able to shake."
August, 2012
DVDTalk
"A small-scale Greek Tragedy - a harrowing but thoroughly engrossing ride through the darker side of humanity. Very special indeed. Highly Recommended."
June 28th, 2012
IGN
"Delivers a rich, haunting experience that provides a sense of raw horror, layered with complexity and stinging metaphor. There’s an awful lot here to love."
June 11th, 2012
Film Monthly
"One of the best and most important films I’ve ever seen, and everyone should see it."
May 29th, 2012
Examiner
"Whether you are a fan of this type of filmmaking or not, this is a must see film!"
May 15th, 2012
Film Threat
"A Necessary Death is upsetting festival audiences and, well, that’s a good thing."
May 29th, 2012
The Aisle Seat
"A Necessary Death will make you squirm and think in equal measure. For my money, that makes it a picture worth paying attention to."
May 2012
TotoMovies
"Makes everyone involved feel real, raw and, in the case of poor Matt, close to unforgettable."
May 30th, 2012
Flixist
"Everyone should see this film on opening night, regardless of their film interests. Chances are, you’ll be talking about it for awhile."
May 31st, 2012
Film School Rejects
"This is smart filmmaking that manages to both entertain and enlighten."
May 29th, 2012
UpcomingDiscs.com
"A striking film, then. Intimate and challenging, it is at once emotionally grueling and intellectually exciting."
May 29th, 2012
Examiner
"Welcome to the riveting A Necessary Death - an eye-opening film."
June 8th, 2012
DVD Playhouse
"A suspenseful thriller that will also have you checking your moral clock at every turn."
June 2012
HollywoodChicago
"A movie worth seeing, worth talking about, and worth admiring."
June 13th, 2012
Man, I Love Films
"A very good movie - well-made, smart and entertaining!"
June 14th, 2012
Cineventures
"Several years in the making, A NECESSARY DEATH intelligently uses the faux-documentary genre conventions while nicely balances drama, black comedy, and suspense."
June 14th, 2012
Austin Chronicle
"Knowing it isn't real doesn't diminish from the film's nerve-rattling watchability!"
March 14th, 2008
Pegasus News
"A rare and disturbing variety of movie bird - kind of like a turkey vulture that's plucked its own feathers and settled into a cooking pot set to simmer."
March 24th, 2008
Toronto Screen Shots
"Stamm perfectly captures the sense of losing control."
April 16th, 2008
Quirkee
"Elicits laughter, sorrow, anger and confusion with surprising ease."
March 26th, 2008
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