In a large apartment building, a woman named Anna (Vivienne Graves) is brutally attacked and thrown out of a window, crashing to the ground below. Shortly after she is thrown, a mysterious man approaches her body and discovers a strange key in her hand, which he takes before fleeing the scene. When the police arrive, they find that Anna is still alive and quickly rush her to the hospital. Also present at the crime scene is Kate (Penny Cook), Anna’s next-door neighbour. Naturally, Kate is deeply devastated by the news of her neighbour’s ordeal and is distraught as she witnesses the apartment swarming with police officers and detectives. Since Kate lives next door to Anna, she is asked to go to the police station for questioning. Kate is cooperative and happy to assist with any information she can provide, stating that she has no idea who the attacker might be and doesn’t understand why anyone would want to murder Anna. She also reveals that she loves music and leads a quiet lifestyle. Detective Sergeant Turner (Olivia Hamnett) invites Dr Steiner (Arna-Maria Winchester) to the station to question since she was the last person to see Anna safely, having dropped her home just moments before the attack. Although neither Kate nor Dr Steiner knows the attacker's identity, a police sketch artist is brought in to create a composite drawing. When Kate sees the results, she claims that the man depicted resembles her ex-husband, Mike (Patrick Frost). This revelation raises a troubling question: Did Mike attempt to murder Anna? If so, why would he do such a thing? As Kate begins her investigation, she quickly realises that a dangerous maniac is still on the loose. "Coda" (1987), also known as "Deadly Possession" and "Symphony of Evil," is a horror film shrouded in mystery regarding the identity of the attacker and killer. Given the numerous murders depicted throughout the film, it is also classified as a slasher and Ozploitation movie. The film was co-written and directed by Craig Lahiff, who is also known for his work on other films such as "Heaven’s Burning" (1997) and "Swerve" (2012). For those who may not know, "Coda" was created for free-to-air television. Having seen the film, I can confirm that its distinctly B-grade quality would have made it a perfect fit for that medium. The film’s opening scene and first act are intense, effectively introducing a tragic and chilling murder attempt along with several prime suspects, each of whom could potentially be the killer. I was excited to see how the story would unfold. Additionally, the original music by Frank Strangio deserves recognition, particularly the score during the opening credits, which reminded me of other films, including "Carlito’s Way." Overall, Coda (also known as Deadly Possession and Symphony of Evil) is a passable horror-slash-slasher film. It features a strong and engaging opening that captures viewers' curiosity about how the story will unfold. However, the film was made for free-to-air television, which is evident in the quality of its storyline, performances, and visuals. The plot is highly predictable, especially concerning the killer's identity. The pacing is generally okay, but the showdown drags on and becomes tedious. Additionally, the killer’s motivations for the chaos and mayhem feel underdeveloped and lack depth. As an Ozploitation film, Coda is decent but falls short of offering groundbreaking or memorable elements. * This review has been written for Sanity. For more reviews from Walkden Entertainment, check out the link here: www.walkdenentertainment.com