Absolute Evil 2009
Southern Texas becomes a pressure cooker of paranoia in *Absolute Evil (2009)*, directed by cult filmmaker Ulli Lommel.
Director: Ulli Lommel
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Absolute Evil (2009) about?
A young couple's romantic road trip across Southern Texas takes a sinister turn when a corrupt cop frames the man for murder. With quick thinking and fast reflexes, the woman fights back, turning the tables on their pursuer in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse.
Who directed Absolute Evil?
German filmmaker Ulli Lommel, known for his cult horror and thriller work, helmed *Absolute Evil*.
Who stars in Absolute Evil?
The film features David Carradine, Rusty Joiner, Carolyn Neff, and Christopher Kriesa, alongside director Ulli Lommel.
Is Absolute Evil (2009) worth watching?
With its lean runtime and tight thriller pacing, *Absolute Evil* offers a solid, if flawed, snapshot of 2000s indie suspense. Fans of David Carradine's late-career roles or gritty, dialogue-driven dramas will find it engaging, though it's not without its rough edges.
How long is Absolute Evil?
The film runs 80 minutes.
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About Absolute Evil (2009) — A gritty thriller where love and danger collide in the Texas desert
Southern Texas becomes a pressure cooker of paranoia in *Absolute Evil (2009)*, directed by cult filmmaker Ulli Lommel. The story follows Savannah and Cooper, a young couple cruising the desert in a vintage black Cadillac, unaware they're being tailed toward a motel on the Mexican border. When Savannah steps out for supplies, a corrupt cop storms in, brandishes a gun at Cooper, and accuses him of murder—only for Savannah to return just in time and flip the script. Lommel crafts a tight, sun-baked thriller where trust erodes and danger lurks in plain sight, blending mystery and menace into an 80-minute descent into distrust.
Packed with David Carradine's gravel-voiced intensity and Rusty Joiner's coiled energy, *Absolute Evil* delivers a tense, low-budget ride where every shadow could hide a betrayal. The film explores themes of deception, survival, and the fragility of love under pressure, all wrapped in a gritty, neon-drenched atmosphere that feels ripped from a late-night grindhouse flick. Fans of pulpy, character-driven thrillers will find plenty to sink their teeth into here.