The visionary director, writer and producer who
created one of the most notorious theatrical feature horror cult films of all
time;
"MURDER-SET-PIECES", shot on location in Las Vegas
on 35mm film and released by Lionsgate
Films in the continental
U.S.
(in an “R” cut) and by Universal
Studios (Uncut)
in Europe.
Palumbo has been obsessed with cinema since his early
childhood when his father began taking him to revival house movie theatres. He
later attended film school in Los Angeles.
In 2000, Palumbo became a force in independent film when he wrote, produced and directed his first feature, "NUTBAG". In 2002, he followed up with the award winning 35mm short film "SINISTER" shot on location in New York City.
In 2004, Palumbo wrote,
produced and directed the inimitable "MURDER-SET-PIECES", which had a
theatrical run in 2005. Screened for its World Premiere at the
prestigious Sitges International Film Festival in
Barcelona, Spain, "M-S-P"
was the first Un-rated American horror film to hit theaters in 20 years.
On February 28th, 2008 "M-S-P"
was featured on the cover of Variety and The Hollywood Reporter as a result of the
controversy the film has raised in
Europe. To date, the U.K., Ireland, and Norway
have officially banned "MURDER-SET-PIECES".
Palumbo may be known in the film
industry for his confrontational films, but in real life he’s an easy going, fun
loving guy. His favorite film of all time is Charles Laughton’s "The Night of
the Hunter" (1955). He lists directors Stanley Kubrick and Roman Polanski as his
biggest influences.
Palumbo's working on a new feature film (a neo-noir thriller) and a new documentary on the late actress Sharon Tate.
Oh wow that's fantastic... how exciting!! So it sounds like everything has been going pretty well for you concerning Murder Set Pieces... and in general? Sorry I wasn't able to make it over in June... there was a lot of NYC stuff and personal family stuff that I had to deal with around that time and it just wasn't possible.
hey do you still have the hollywood address thats on your fright flix address?..Im gonna send ya a copy of AFSL!..still have your card..cant wait to see MSP on big screen..Im gonna bring my copy to see if ya can sign it!..
Hi! every day that I go back to see Murder Set Pieces I like more, I love the movie, I have no words. You've made my favorite movie and I get it eternally grateful ... I hope that your next film is distributed in Spain as well.
Thanks Nick I always do! : ) We went to Lake Mead and the Colorado River and then the shooting range. I'm having a blast (literally!) Good to hear from you- have a great weekend with your gorgeous girl! -M
