Killer Whales

Plot Overview

Killer Whales follows a documentarian who tries to make a gripping true-crime murder documentary. What starts as a serious project quickly spirals out of control when the movie turns out to be a spectacular failure.

Beginning

The film opens with the protagonist preparing to film a high-stakes murder documentary. He carefully selects his subject, plans interviews, and sets the tone for what he hopes will be a critically acclaimed movie.

Middle

As filming progresses, everything begins to go wrong. The documentary’s footage and narrative fail to engage audiences, leading to embarrassment and professional humiliation for the director. Attempts to correct mistakes only make the project look more absurd and chaotic.

Climax & Ending

In a desperate move to save face, the documentarian decides to release a director’s commentary over the failed film. This meta approach highlights both the original movie’s shortcomings and his increasingly frantic attempts to control the narrative. The result is a darkly comedic reflection on failure, ego, and the nature of filmmaking.

Key Themes

• Artistic failure: The movie explores the frustration and humiliation of a project gone wrong.
• Meta storytelling: Commentary over the failed film blurs the lines between creator and creation.
• Comedy and self-awareness: Uses humor to examine ambition, ego, and the unpredictable nature of filmmaking.

Notes

It focuses more on the filmmaker’s journey than the murder case itself.

The film is a mix of comedy, satire, and dark meta-commentary.