# The Minus Man (1999)

> A drifting serial killer turns everyday loneliness into a quiet, existentially chilling portrait of violence and connection.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/13032

## Facts

- Runtime: 111 min
- Genres: Drama, Thriller
- Director: Hampton Fancher
- Cast: Owen Wilson, Janeane Garofalo, Brian Cox, Mercedes Ruehl, Sheryl Crow, Dwight Yoakam, Dennis Haysbert, Alex Warren
- TMDB rating: 5.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0151582/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: chilling, subdued, paranoid, late night viewing, rainy day

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