A hitman’s job turns into a nightmare in Ben Wheatley’s breakthrough film.
A troubled ex-soldier-turned-hitman takes on a mysterious assignment with the promise of a big payoff. As he progresses through his kill list, the jobs become increasingly brutal and surreal, unravelling into a nightmarish and existential descent into the heart of darkness.
Guest of Honour Ben Wheatley’s second feature marked his breakthrough, premiering at SXSW before a long festival run and wide distribution. Kill List blends domestic drama, hitman thriller and folk horror into something completely singular. The long opening scene makes you believe this is an understated, simple story. But something’s already brewing beneath the surface, and the violent nightmare that's to come is palpable. The disorienting editing, haunting score and strong performances add to the unsettling atmosphere. With its tonal shifts and devastating final act, Kill List is a landmark in Wheatley’s oeuvre, and a milestone for British genre cinema.
On Saturday, November 1st, Kill List will be introduced by Wheatley himself.
