Office Killer
When Dorine Douglas' job as proofreader for Constant Consumer magazine is turned into an at-home position during a downsizing, she doesn't know how to cope. But after accidentally killing one of her co-workers, she discovers that murder can quench the loneliness of her home life, as a macabre office place forms in her basement, populated by dead co-workers.
Why it matters
A darkly comic plunge into isolation and madness where workplace drudgery turns into a macabre homebound nightmare.
- Carol Kane’s offbeat, unsettling performance anchors the film’s eerie blend of horror and deadpan comedy.
- Directed by Cindy Sherman, the renowned photographer, the film boasts striking visual compositions that elevate its off-kilter tone.
- A late-90s indie curiosity capturing anxieties about job insecurity and telecommuting—decades before remote work became the norm.
- Fans of quirky horror-comedies and 90s cult cinema will appreciate the eclectic supporting cast, including Molly Ringwald and Michael Imperioli.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
43
Slow Burn
33
Psychological
57
Supernatural
0
Creature
0
Disturbing
50
Fun Factor
67
Cerebral
71
Survival
33
