The Minus Man is a 1999 psychological thriller film directed by Hampton Fancher. The film stars Owen Wilson as Vann Siegert, a drifter who travels from town to town, leaving death and destruction in his wake. Vann is a quiet and unassuming man, who appears to be charming and friendly. However, underneath his façade lies a dark and twisted soul.
The film is centered around Vann's interactions with the people he meets in a small town. He begins a relationship with a local woman named Ferrin (played by Janeane Garofalo), and befriends her father, a retired police officer named Doug (played by Brian Cox). As Vann gets to know Ferrin and her family, he begins to reveal his true self, and starts to carry out a series of murders.
The Minus Man is a slow-paced and brooding film, with a focus on character development and atmosphere. Despite its unsettling subject matter, the film is visually stunning, with gorgeous cinematography and a haunting score. The performances by the cast are top-notch, with Owen Wilson delivering a chilling and nuanced performance as Vann.
The film received mixed reviews upon its release, with some critics praising it for its unique and unconventional approach to the serial killer genre, while others criticized it for being too slow and meandering. However, it has since gained a cult following and is considered to be a hidden gem of the 1990s indie film scene.