R.S.V.P. (2002 film) explained

R.S.V.P.
Caption:Film poster
Director:Mark Anthony Galluzzo
Producer:Mark Anthony Galluzzo
Starring:
Music:Michael Muhlfriedel
Cinematography:
  • Mark Anthony Galluzzo
  • Christian Grosselfinger
  • Thom Stukas
Editing:Adam P. Scott
Distributor:Lions Gate Entertainment
Runtime:100 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English

R.S.V.P. is a 2002 American dark comedy suspense film written and directed by Mark Anthony Galluzzo. The film features Glenn Quinn of Roseanne and Angel fame in his final role.

Plot

During a post-graduation party of a college student obsessed with serial killers, the guests are murdered one by one.

Genre

The film was marketed as a dark comedy. The Austin Chronicle described it as a suspense film.

Production

Funding came from investors whose deal fell through on Mark Anthony Galluzzo's previous film. Galluzzo, who wrote, produced, and directed the film, said he performed many roles during production both out of necessity and because of his background working various jobs on other projects.[1]

Reception

Rotten Tomatoes, a review aggregator, reports that 20% of five surveyed critics gave the film a positive review; the average rating is 4.2/10.[2] Scott Foundas of Variety called it a "loud, crass redo of Hitchcock's Rope" with unlikable characters.[3] Kimberley Jones wrote in The Austin Chronicle that R.S.V.P.s "inability to stick to a tone makes for a wildly uneven film, but also a mostly entertaining one, too".[4]

R.S.V.P. won best film at the Malibu Film Festival.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: DVDTalk Interview - Mark Anthony Galluzzo, Director of RSVP. Duncan. Phillip. DVD Talk. 2017-10-14.
  2. Web site: R.S.V.P. (2002). Rotten Tomatoes. 2017-10-14.
  3. Web site: R.S.V.P.. Foundas. Scott. Variety. 2002-08-26. 2017-10-14.
  4. News: It's a Wrap. Jones. Kimberley. The Austin Chronicle. 2002-10-18. 2017-10-14.
  5. News: Malibu Film Festival awards dinner a hit. Devore. Kim. The Malibu Times. 2002-08-29. 2017-10-14.