Concept Art

Abstract fire and sparks creating a magical bokeh effect against dark background.

Animated Storyboard Teaser

Watch an animated storyboard prologue introducing the troubled mind of Murderer’s protagonist.
Premium spirits bottle labeled 'Murderer' with elegant black diamond-shaped label design.
Close-up of wooden cork and neck detail of Murderer spirits bottle against dark background.
Stylish bottle design for 'Murderer' spirits with dramatic black and gold label on amber glass.
A bottle of aged dark liquor labeled 'Murder' against a black background.

The Characters

Sequence of moody dark window frames with raindrops and backlighting creating an atmospheric silhouette effect.
A dark hallway with bookshelves and wall sconces shows an eerie silhouette behind frosted glass panels in the doorway.
A dimly lit vintage room with an ornate fireplace and a figure standing in dark attire.
Black and white dramatic portrait with dark shadows and contrast.
Moody portrait in dark interior with dramatic lighting and vintage decor.
A brooding dark-haired man in a black sweater stands in a dimly lit room with people in background.
Portrait of a person in a beige wrap dress against a moody dark background.
A dramatic portrait featuring a person in elegant beige attire with styled hair.
A man and woman stand in a dimly lit, atmospheric room with warm candlelight in a dramatic scene.
A series of dimly lit apartment building entrances at night with glowing porch lights creating an eerie atmosphere.
A silhouette visible through a foggy window with water droplets and warm amber backlighting.
A person in a peach-colored dress sits by a warm fireplace in a dimly lit room with moody lighting.
Two people sit in an atmospheric room with moody blue lighting and a fireplace visible in the background.
Moody portrait of someone wearing a silk dress in warm amber lighting.
A close-up abstract portrait study of a person in shadows wearing a soft beige head covering in warm lighting.

The Main Room

Vintage gramophone with ornate brass horn sitting on wooden table in sunlit library.
Elegant library interior at night with chandelier and warm lighting seen through large windows.
Grand vintage library with wooden bookshelves, chandelier, and fireplace creating warm ambiance.
A cozy library interior with wooden paneling, a fireplace, bookshelves, and warm lighting from wall sconces and a chandelier.
Ornate vintage pot belly stove burning brightly in traditional library with wood floors and globe.
Antique metal stove with intricate patterns and burning flames next to wooden bookshelves.
A glowing blue electronic eye with metallic wings sits ominously in dark shadows with firelight in the background.
Vintage typewriter and table lamp on wooden desk in moody lighting.
A vintage typewriter types out a farewell letter in dramatic lighting against a dark background.
Smoky steam rises from a glass of golden whiskey with ice cubes in a dimly lit room with warm lighting.
A decayed tooth submerged in a glass of dark liquid with rising smoke, illustrating dental damage from sugary drinks.
Close-up sequence showing the delicate rise of bread dough in golden brown tones against a dark background.
A moody dark study room at night with candlelight illuminating vintage furniture, books, and a globe by the window.
A dramatic sequence of still life shots showing a letter opener and books in moody, low-key lighting on a wooden shelf.
A sharp golden letter opener or knife blade reflecting light against a dark blue backdrop.

The Bathroom

A vintage bathtub faucet with ornate details and blood-like stains dripping down the white surface.
Vintage bathtub faucet fixtures in moody blue lighting creating dramatic atmosphere.
Dark moody photo of a vintage bathtub faucet with ominous lighting.
Dark bathroom interior with moonlight streaming through windows illuminating a clawfoot tub.
Bright white bathroom interior with clawfoot tub, pedestal sinks and checkerboard flooring.
Elegant bathroom with clawfoot tub and blood stains on checkered floor.
A sequence of photos showing a sandwich being bitten and progressively eaten down to the last bite on a light surface.
Five blood-stained fabric sacks arranged on white bathroom floor with red liquid spatter creating a spooky Halloween scene.
Bloody hand rests on bare floor in dramatic horror scene composition with dark moody lighting.
Luxurious white bathroom with crystal chandelier, twin pedestal sinks and clawfoot tub.
Gothic bathroom scene with blood-stained walls around vintage tub and ornate mirrors.
A broken glass bowl lies shattered in pieces on a surface, silhouetted against a warm sunset glow through a window.

The Bedroom, Basement, and Kitchen

Moonlight casts geometric shadows through windows in a cozy bedroom with warm bedside lamps and plush furnishings.
Dark blue bedding and pillows arranged on a bed in moody low-light conditions.
A series of dark, eerie photographs showing bare feet walking across a dimly lit textured surface.
Dimly lit wine cellar with wooden stairs, glowing bulbs, sand mounds, shovels, and bottle racks in arched stone walls.
Underground cellar with freshly dug grave, shovels, wooden chest, fur pelt, and hanging Edison bulbs illuminating sandy soil.
Dark cellar staircase leading to a dimly lit wine rack room with sand pile and hanging bulbs.
Dark wood door with round porthole window revealing bright white kitchen cabinets and recessed lighting beyond.
Dark wood kitchen door with round porthole window revealing white cabinetry and stainless steel appliances beyond.
White kitchen with island, red centerpiece, stainless steel stove, white cabinets, viewed through dark wood doorway.
Modern white kitchen with stainless steel appliances, center island, and bright natural light.

The House Exterior & Foyers

Dark interior room with dim lamp lighting casting warm glow through doorway and window arches at night.
A wooden cabin glows warmly with light at dusk, silhouetted against a moody purple twilight sky.
Illuminated house windows glow warmly against a dark winter evening with snow covering the landscape.
A rustic farmhouse with warm glowing windows silhouetted against a dramatic orange sunset sky in rural countryside.
A dimly lit hallway in a classic Victorian-style home features ornate crown molding and wall trim with a window at the end.
A rustic wooden garden shed with snow on the ground and metal garden arch trellis at dusk.
A stone pathway leads between rustic wooden buildings at sunset with snow on the ground and golden light in the sky.
Dark interior wall with windows casting dramatic shadows and silhouettes of people walking in the background.
A moonlit stone path leads between rustic wooden cabins on a misty night in a mountain village.
A Victorian stone mansion with a bay window silhouetted against a dramatic orange sunset sky in winter.
A rustic stone house glows warmly at twilight with snow on the ground and bare trees silhouetted against an orange sky.

Norman's Artwork

Close-up of canvas corner showing artist signature and red roses in oil painting.
Artistic black and white rendering of a figure in flowing fabric in a reclining pose.
Artistic rendering of a figure in flowing silk dress reclining on leather couch near fireplace.
Romantic fantasy artwork depicting couple in moonlit garden with roses and mystical atmosphere.
Row of dramatic portrait paintings displayed in warm sunlit interior setting.
Portrait in soft lighting featuring an elegant upswept hairstyle and neutral tones.
Ethereal white-gowned figure standing in a mystical forest clearing bathed in magical golden light.

Historic Murderer Mugshots

Vintage black and white mugshot of G.J. Smith dated 1915, showing a mustachioed man in a suit, front and side view.
Black and white mugshot of H.H. Crippen dated 5.2.11, showing front and full-body views of a mustachioed man with glasses.
Vintage mugshot of Seweryn Antonowicz Klosowski, also known as George Chapman, dated April 4, 1902.
Vintage mugshot of Neville Heath dated 5-7-46, showing front and full-body views in shirt and tie.
Black and white mugshot of John George Haigh, dated 5.2.49, showing front and side profile views.
Vintage 1936 mugshot of Dorothea Waddingham in nurse uniform with apron and cap, dual portrait views.
Vintage 1935 mugshot of Dr. Buck Ruxton in a suit, featuring close-up and full-length portrait views.
Vintage black and white mugshot of Frederick Henry Seddon dated 4-9-12, showing portrait and full-length views in formal attire.
Antique dual-pose mugshot of Henry Wainwright dated 29-9-75, bearded Victorian-era man in formal attire.
Black and white mugshot of Harold Shipman dated 23.1.98, showing front and full-body views of a bearded man in a dark suit.
Black and white mugshot of Jeffrey Dahmer, dated February 11, 1992, showing front and side profile views.
Vintage 1752 mugshot-style portrait of Miss Mary Blandy in period dress and lace cap, dual view photograph.
Black and white mugshot photo of Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb, two young men in suits, 1920s.
Vintage black and white mugshot of Norman Cresswell Bartholomew, D.276, dated 30.5.23, showing front and side views.
A sharp gold-handled kitchen knife blade gleams against a dark blue background in dramatic lighting.

Sinister Trailer

Watch early concept art come to life in a short piece that flirts with the darker, “horror/thriller” side of Murderer’s comedy/thriller spectrum.

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