Kill Command
Seen it?2016 | 99 min | Action, Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (75% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 5.7 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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, horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved The Terminator or Upgrade, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary, mind-bending.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Set in a near future, technology-reliant society that pits man against killing machines. Against this backdrop an elite army unit is helicoptered to a remote, off-the-grid island training facility. What starts out as a simple training exercise for Captain Bukes and his tight-knit unit, descends into a terrifying battle to the death, as the marines discover the island is overrun by an enemy that transcends the human concept of evil.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
75% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
5.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 42K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Steven Gomez
- Vanessa KirbyMills
- Thure LindhardtCaptain Bukes
- David AjalaDrifter
- Tom McKayCutbill
- Deborah RosanLaboratory Technician
- Bentley KaluRobinson
- Mike NobleGoodwin
- Osi OkeraforLoftus
- Kelly GoughHackett
- Sam HuntingtonS.A.R (voice)