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 US (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, "Murder-Set-Pieces" 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 UK, Ireland, and Norway have officially banned the film. 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 Roman Polanski and Stanley Kubrick as his biggest influences.
His film "Murder-Set-Pieces" caused quite the uproar in Europe and was officially banned in the UK on February 28th 2008.An avid football fan, his favorite team is the Washington Redskins.Was extremely unhappy with the Lionsgate release of his film "Murder-Set-Pieces" after they cut a total of 23 minutes out of the film. He feels this version of the film is incomprehensible.His favorite film of all time is Charles Laughton's "The Night of the Hunter" (1955).Re-released "Murder-Set-Pieces" in its original un-cut format as a special-edition director's cut DVD in the spring of 2008.He lists directors Stanley Kubrick, Roman Polanski and Dario Argento as his biggest influences.Was good friends with cult filmmaker William Lustig, director of the classic horror film "Maniac" (1980), until Bill caught an early preview of "Murder-Set-Pieces" in the Village in New York City. Lustig was so distraught over Palumbo's nightmarish vision he called Palumbo at home and told Palumbo "he went too far." The two maverick filmmakers haven't spoken since.A boxing historian, he was able to meet his hero George Foreman in 1986, just as Foreman began his amazing comeback. He was able to attend to private work out sessions with the heavyweight great.Known in the movie industry for his controversial, ultra-violent films, but in real life he's actually an easy going, fun loving guy.His favorite actors are Warren Oates, Al Pacino and Laurence Olivier.Was raised by his father. When people ask Palumbo about his childhood, he tells them to watch "Kramer vs. Kramer".
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Set against Sin City, Las Vegas, "Murder-Set-Pieces" tells the story of a fashion photographer whose vocation is murder - a voyeuristic nightmare of blood, sex and brutality.