Gabriella finds an unfinished symphony that was written by her late uncle Octave Barron who found inspiration through murder. Thrilled by it's possibilities she hires Marius (Ben Cross) to complete the symphony. As he begins work on the piece he finds himself stuck in a bizarre murdering cycle handed down from the original composer.
Acting
Ben Cross commits completely to unhinged composer energy.
Score
The actual symphony pieces are surprisingly ambitious for TV.
Practical Effects
Deliciously dated 90s TV aesthetic, murder wigs and all.
Director
David Tausik
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This USA Network TV movie was part of their 'Rebel Highway' series, where established directors remade 1950s B-movies with 90s edge.
The 'cursed creative work' trope here predates films like 'The Ring' — this is what happens when artists literally bleed for their art.