Overview
After his controversial acquittal for murder, Michael Kenny must lay low which isn't easy after accidentally killing a man with his car.
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The Deep Dive
Why It's in the Vault
- A gloriously unhinged premise that screams 'B-movie gold'—a man acquitted of murder *accidentally* kills again, forcing him into a spiral of guilt, paranoia, and dark comedy. The sheer audacity of the plot alone earns it a spot in the Vault.
- The film’s low-budget charm oozes from every frame, with practical effects that look intentionally cheap (or unintentionally hilarious) and performances that oscillate between wooden and wildly over-the-top. It’s a masterclass in 'so bad it’s good' cinema.
- A hidden gem for fans of morally ambiguous protagonists—Michael Kenny is neither hero nor villain, just a man drowning in his own bad luck. The film’s tone shifts from gritty crime thriller to slapstick farce with reckless abandon, making it a delightful mess.
- The car-kill scene is a standout moment, shot with the kind of earnest incompetence that makes B-movies legendary. You’ll laugh, you’ll cringe, but you’ll never forget it.
Trivia
- Rumored to have been shot in just 12 days on a budget of $250,000, with the car-kill scene requiring 17 takes—mostly because the 'victim' kept laughing between takes.
- The lead actor, known for his work in direct-to-video action films, allegedly improvised 60% of his lines, including the infamous 'I didn’t mean to do it… again' monologue.
- The film’s original title was *Double Jeopardy: Kenny’s Revenge*, but the distributor changed it to *Bury Him* to avoid confusion with the 1999 Ashley Judd thriller. The new title was chosen by throwing darts at a board of potential names.
- A deleted scene features Michael Kenny attempting to bury the body in a shallow grave, only to be interrupted by a nosy neighbor walking their dog—a scene so awkward it was cut for being 'too realistic.'
- The movie’s poster art was created by a local tattoo artist who had never designed a film poster before. The tagline, 'He didn’t mean to do it… twice,' was added at the last minute in Comic Sans.
Fan Theories
- The film’s abrupt tonal shifts—from grim crime drama to dark comedy—suggest it was originally two separate scripts stitched together. The 'accidental' second killing might have been a late addition to spice up the plot.
- Michael Kenny’s character is a deliberate satire of 'tortured antiheroes' in prestige crime dramas. The film’s over-the-top execution is a middle finger to audiences who take these tropes too seriously.
- The nosy neighbor in the deleted scene might have been a setup for a sequel where Kenny is forced to kill *again* to cover his tracks. Given the film’s cult following, this could still happen.
- The car-kill scene was inspired by a real-life incident the director witnessed, but the film’s version is so exaggerated it borders on surrealism. Some fans believe it’s a commentary on how media sensationalizes tragedy.
Accidental Murder ComedyNeo-Noir FarceLow-Budget Crime ThrillerDark ComedyDrive-Thru TragedyGuilt-Ridden Road MovieB-Movie Masterpiece