Did You Know Hitmen Can Get Life Insurance?This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are reviewing the new Dave Bautista action-comedy The Killer’s Game.

Episode IndexIntro: 0:07The Killer’s Game: 5:01

The Killer’s Game (2024)Out of 10 I Certainly Don’t Want to Get the HornsDarryl: 6/10Brian: 7.15/10

Summary“The Killer’s Game” (2024), starring Dave Bautista, is an action-comedy film centered on Joe Flood, a seasoned hitman who decides to end his own life after being diagnosed with a terminal illness. In a twist of fate, he soon discovers that the diagnosis was a mistake. However, his decision has already set events in motion, as other assassins have been contracted to take him out. Now, Joe must use all his skills to survive the onslaught of killers while navigating his unexpected second chance at life. The movie combines action-packed sequences with a darkly comedic narrative.

Cast

Dave Bautista as Joe Flood: A seasoned hitman who orders a hit on himself upon receiving a mistaken terminal diagnosis. He becomes the primary target for other assassins, sparking the film’s main events.Pom Klementieff as Marianna Antoinette: A mysterious woman who plays a significant role in Joe’s predicament by putting out a hit on him.Ben Kingsley as Zvi: Joe’s mentor, likely someone who has guided him in his career as a hitman and now plays a crucial role in the unfolding events.Scott Adkins as Angus Mackenzie: Details about his specific role are limited, but given Adkins’ action background, he is likely one of the assassins targeting Joe.Marko Zaror as Botas: Another character who is potentially involved in the pursuit of Joe.Terry Crews: His character’s name and role haven’t been fully detailed, but he is one of the notable additions to the cast.Drew Galloway as Rory Mackenzie: His specific character background hasn’t been fully detailed.Lee Hoon as Goyang: A hitman hired by Marianna to kill Joe, suggesting he is one of the obstacles Joe faces in the movie.Raffaello Degruttola as Dr. Kagen: The doctor who initially diagnoses Joe with a terminal illness, setting the plot into motion.

Crew & Production

Directed byJ. J. Perry

Screenplay byRand RavichJames Coyne

Based on The Killer’s Gameby Jay Bonansinga

Produced byAndrew LazarSteve RichardsKia Jam

CinematographyFlavio Martínez Labiano

Edited byElísabet Ronaldsdóttir

Music byRoque Baños

Production CompaniesMad Chance ProductionsEndurance Media

Distributed byLionsgate

Release dateSeptember 13, 2024

Running time104 minutes

LanguageEnglish

Budget$30 million

Box office$2.6 million*

*as of recording

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