The Killer
Seen it?5 min | Thriller
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 5 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A man exits a bar and walks home, led unconsciously by mysterious inscriptions The Killer indicating the direction he must follow. As he walks on, he hears suspicious noises. His curiosity takes over his fear and he continues in the direction indicated until he reaches a dead end where he must face his destiny.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Critics' Choice Award: Critics' Choice Super Awards: Best Actor in a Superhero Movie. Also nominated for 1 Venice award. Plus 1 other award.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$452K worldwide; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 714K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alexandra Torterotot
- Eric RulliatMan