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The Zodiac

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In this film based on actual events, the quiet community of Vallejo, Calif., is rocked by the random shooting deaths of two teenagers. Inspector Matt Parish (Justin Chambers) is assigned to the case. But, since there's little evidence to go on, his investigation hits a dead end, and his growing frustration takes a toll on his wife (Robin Tunney) and son (Rory Culkin). But when the killer, now known as as the Zodiac, strikes again, Matt becomes obsessed with catching him.
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Critics Consensus

The Zodiac turns one of modern history's most enduringly fascinating true crime stories into a forgettable procedural with lackluster production values.

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Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly 03/22/2006
D-
The Zodiac has been made with the dunderheaded flatness of bad '70s TV. Go to Full Review Peter Hartlaub San Francisco Chronicle 03/17/2006
1/4
It has the look of a straight-to-video movie, or at best a Project Greenlight production. Go to Full Review Kevin Crust Los Angeles Times 03/17/2006
1/5
The would-be psychological thriller devolves into a plodding domestic drama. Go to Full Review Robin Clifford Reeling Reviews 03/08/2007
B+
I hate to waste my time seeing what I know is an incomplete work. Good filmmaking and story telling, though. Go to Full Review Kim Voynar Cinematical 03/02/2007
4/5
Whether you're a true-crime buff or just an average cinephile who enjoys a well-crafted film, you'll find something to like about Zodiac. Go to Full Review Maitland McDonagh TV Guide 02/12/2007
2/4
The Zodiac case receded into limbo, and Bulkley's film ends on an inconclusive and profoundly unsatisfying note. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Marc C @MMC1970 Jul 13 It's almost impossible to perceive how a story this interesting could be turned into a movie this bad. Every minute you watch it seems like an eternity. See more Dinos K @RT17774489 04/03/2024 There is another Zodiac (from David Fincher) and it's perfect. This is not See more Bruno V @RT13830604 04/13/2023 Embora o filme tenha sido bem produzido, ele é bem enrolado e confuso às vezes e não sei se é fiel aos fatos. See more 06/18/2018 A decent watch on one of the most famous serial killer in American history. Here's the thing- this film got completely overshadowed by the David Fincher movie which is vastly superior, but this isn't a bad film at all, more like just adequate. I remember seeing this and pondering why everyone- at least the critics- hated it. You can give this one a shot, it isn't as bad as the ratings imply. See more 12/15/2013 While it starts off well and the murders are covered well the movie suffers from a bored focus on the case that fails to capture the excitement of the police investigation. See more 05/23/2013 just flat and uninteresting. was hoping for more but just became disappointing See more Read all reviews
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Alexander Bulkley

Director

Justin Chambers

Sgt. Matt Parish

Robin Tunney

Laura Parish

Rory Culkin

Johnny Parish

William Mapother

Dale Coverling

Brad William Henke

Bill Gregory

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Movie Info

Synopsis In this film based on actual events, the quiet community of Vallejo, Calif., is rocked by the random shooting deaths of two teenagers. Inspector Matt Parish (Justin Chambers) is assigned to the case. But, since there's little evidence to go on, his investigation hits a dead end, and his growing frustration takes a toll on his wife (Robin Tunney) and son (Rory Culkin). But when the killer, now known as as the Zodiac, strikes again, Matt becomes obsessed with catching him.
Director
Alexander Bulkley
Producer
Corey Campodonico
Screenwriter
Alexander Bulkley, Kelley Bulkeley
Production Co
Shadow Machine Films
Rating
R (Language|Strong Violence)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Mar 17, 2006
Release Date (DVD)
Feb 5, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA)
$44.8K
Runtime
1h 32m