Killers (2014)

A psychopathic Japanese executive accidentally triggers a journalist's 'dark side'. They begin to connect over the Internet and make a complicated bond.

Directors:

Kimo Stamboel (as The Mo Brothers), Timo Tjahjanto (as The Mo Brothers)

Writers:

Takuji Ushiyama (original story), Takuji Ushiyama

Stars:

Kazuki Kitamura, Oka Antara, Rin Takanashi

3 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kazuki Kitamura	...	Nomura
Oka Antara	...	Bayu
Rin Takanashi	...	Hisae
Luna Maya	...	Dina Aditya
Ray Sahetapy	...	Dharma
Ersya Aurelia	...	Elly
Tensui Sakai	...	Souichi
Epy Kusnandar	...	Robert
Mei Kurokawa	...	Midori
Tara Basro	...	Dewi
Denden	...	Oyaji / Father at Jukai
Dimas Argoebie	...	Rizal
Steve Jean	...	Ahmad
Yuki Konoe	...	Yumi
Roy Marten	...	Ayah Dina

Storyline

In Tokyo, a serial killer is murdering women and posting his violent crimes on-line. In Jakarta, a rogue vigilante uploads his murdering spree for the world to see. A psychotic game of cat and mouse ensues as the two men battle for notoriety. Soon it becomes clear that it's only a matter of time until the two killers square off face to face.

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Plot Keywords:

seriel killer | webcam | burnt man | politician | journalist | 

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama | Horror | Thriller

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

ORANGE-MODEWARP PASS
by Kazuaki Noguchi

User Reviews

Ferociously entertaining serial killer flick

KILLERS is something different, a hard-hitting and explicitly violent serial killer outing made as a co-production between Indonesia and Japan. It's a film of two halves, one that tells two separate story lines that gradually merge before meeting up at the climax.

The initial storyline is a Japanese-based tale about a guy who goes around murdering beautiful young women in the most vicious way imaginable. Even worse, he uploads footage of his crimes to the Internet for other users to enjoy. This is in the same territory as THE CHASER or I SAW THE DEVIL, absolutely disturbing viewing without dwelling on needless protracted torture or the like. Needless to say it's gripping, with subtle acting and a mature approach to the story.

The second storyline is set in Indonesia, and brings to mind the world of THE RAID and its sequel; a couple of actors from those films feature prominently. It involves a journalist who fails to bring down a crime boss and soon finds himself driven into his own murky world of vigilante violence. The film's heart is present in the form of the likable Oka Antara, a guy who goes on a dark yet gripping journey.

The storyline is unpredictable throughout, only becoming predictable for the violent climax. But for the most part it's exemplary: dark, harrowing, exciting, the sort of wide-reaching storyline that can only be told through cinema screens. The reason it's so good is that it focuses on the psychology of the killers, which makes this much more than another boring slasher. It's outstanding, in fact.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Official Twitter

Country:

Indonesia Japan

Language:

Japanese Indonesian English French

Release Date:

1 February 2014 (Japan)

Also Known As:

Assassinos

Filming Locations:

Japan

Box Office

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$5,248

Company Credits

Production Co:

Guerilla Merah Films, Nikkatsu, XYZ Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

137 min 126 min (censored)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1