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The Perfect Murder is performed out of intellectual superiority, twisted morals and distinguishing between good and evil. The whole crime revolves around Nietzsche’s concept of the Übermensch. When realizing what Phillip and Brandon have done, Rupert completely reject his interest in the concept about the superior and inferior man. For Cadell this is simply just an abstract concept that he would never act on or use to justify a murder based on a notion for a ideal hypocritical society. Based on Brandon's vision David's averageness makes him the perfect victim. Brandon's violent lust for perfection plants the need of him hosting the perfect party, charmingly blinding the guests and making them being closer to what they are missing. He would never do anything at all if it's not perfectly done. This need for perfection is caused by his desire for artistic talent. He has none, so the murder becomes his art in Brandon's mind. It's a creative act rather than filthy immoral one. And in contrast to it is Philip's talent, representing his strong longing and lack. Brandon tying the books with the weapon of the crime confirms the strong belief in his ability to deceive. Accent to the main emotions is added gently through the lighting in the ending scene, making the whole murderous setting an unmasking of the true essence. Alfred Hitchcock's movie encourages it's audience to question the morality, human nature and guilt.