Kill List (2011)

Nearly a year after a botched job, a hitman takes a new assignment with the promise of a big payoff for three killings. What starts off as an easy task soon unravels, sending the killer into the heart of darkness.

Director:

Ben Wheatley

Writers:

Ben Wheatley, Amy Jump

Stars:

Neil Maskell, MyAnna Buring, Harry Simpson

3 wins & 18 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Neil Maskell	...	Jay
MyAnna Buring	...	Shel
Harry Simpson	...	Sam
Michael Smiley	...	Gal
Emma Fryer	...	Fiona
Struan Rodger	...	The Client
Esme Folley	...	Hotel Receptionist
Ben Crompton	...	Justin
Gemma Lise Thornton	...	Kiera
Robin Hill	...	Stuart
Zoe Thomas	...	Hotel Waitress
Gareth Tunley	...	The Priest
Jamelle Ola	...	Hotel Receptionist 2
Mark Kempner	...	The Librarian
Damien Thomas	...	The Doctor

Storyline

Nearly a year after a botched job, a hitman takes a new assignment with the promise of a big payoff for three killings. What starts off as an easy task soon unravels, sending the killer into the heart of darkness.

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Plot Keywords:

hitman | folk horror | child killed | contract killer | ritual sacrifice | 

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Horror | Mystery | Thriller

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Certificate:

14A

Did You Know?

Trivia

The script was written for Maskell and Michael Smiley, so when they shot some quick scenes in advance with the two to show financiers they were able to tell the money people that these were the actual leads.

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Goofs

In the hotel lobby, Jay uses a chip and pin payment for their room. It is obvious that the Visa card being used is put in the wrong way round. The chip is directly below the Visa logo in the top left hand corner of the card which can easily be seen whilst in the card reader.

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Quotes

Shel: [Last line] Come on, you devils.

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Connections

References The Muppet Show (1976)

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Soundtracks

It Could Have Been Better
Written by Joan Armatrading and Pam Nestor
Published by Onward Music Ltd./Bucks Music Group Ltd.
Courtesy of Tuesday Productions Ltd./Onward Music Ltd.

User Reviews

Bad things happen to bad people. Kill List drives that home.

The first few frames of this film had me concerned that i'd be watching one of those 'guns n geezers' films that have furnished the careers of Danny Dyer,Nick Love and the like, but these worries were quickly quelled as i found myself being drawn deeper and deeper into the world of these odd characters and their violent, unstable lives. There is an intensity to 'Kill List', similar to that felt when watching the 'funny how?' scene in Goodfella. The threat of violence hangs ever present throughout and i can honestly say, the film is one of the toughest viewing experiences i have ever had. Not only is the threat and intensity level turned up to number 11, the actual explosions of violence made me go light headed, one in particular. Overall, it's hard to argue against Kill List, yes it's overly violent, yes it's full of darkness and brimming malice, but it's succeeds as it sets out to. Bad things happen to bad people.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

UK

Language:

English Swedish

Release Date:

2 September 2011 (UK)

Also Known As:

La Liste à Tuer

Filming Locations:

England, UK

Box Office

Budget:

GBP500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$9,838, 5 February 2012

Gross USA:

$29,063

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$450,275

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warp X, Rook Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1