I still can't fathom why the dood that rents multiple motel rooms didn't have the mental acuity to remove the prize from its original wrapping

That was the primary objection heard from the last batch of people I got to watch this with me. Probably because I skipped past all the murder scenes — which inspired me to remark on how the movie is just as dark without them.

Might I suggest “Chinatown” for your next showing. My favorite movie, of a similar style, and with Jack Nickolson.