Element Films (USA): 2

The American psychological thriller film, Mr. Brooks (2007), directed by Bruce A. Evans and starring Kevin Costner, follows the story of Earl Brooks. Despite appearing as a respected businessman in Portland, Oregon, Brooks leads a secret life as a serial killer. Struggling to control his ‘killing addiction’, Brooks eventually gives in to his id, Marshall, and murders a young couple in their bedroom. This pattern of leaving a thumbprint on the lampshade earned him the moniker ‘Thumbprint Killer’. His methodical approach includes meticulous ...

The Last Time (2006) is an American independent black comedy following the story of Ted Riker, the top salesman at Bineview’s New York office. He is given the task of training Jamie Bashant, a new and inexperienced salesman who has recently moved to the area with his fiancé, Belisa. Despite Ted’s efforts to assist Jamie in improving his skills, he continues to struggle. When Belisa meets Ted, she is impressed by his success and confident demeanor. They eventually share a passionate night together and make sure to keep their affair a secret from Jamie. As their relationship intensifies, Ted opens up about his past failed love which led him to switch careers ...