Release: 2024-08-22
Runtime: 2h 06m (126 minutes)
Zee is a feared contract killer known as "the Queen of the Dead," but when she refuses to murder a young blind woman, she finds herself hunted both by criminal colleagues and a determined police detective.
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Genres: Action, Thriller, Crime
Cast: Nathalie Emmanuel, Sam Worthington, Omar Sy, more
Nathalie Emmanuel
as Zee
Sam Worthington
as Finn
Omar Sy
as Sey
Aurélia Agel
as Juliet
Diana Silvers
as Jenn
Saïd Taghmaoui
as Prince Majeb Bin Faheem
Tchéky Karyo
as Tessier
Hugo Diego Garcia
as Coco
Éric Cantona
as Gobert
Angeles Woo
as Chi Mai
Vincent Winterhalter
as Magistrate
Justin Howell
as Romeo
Zee is a feared contract killer known as "the Queen of the Dead," but when she refuses to murder a young blind woman, she finds herself hunted both by criminal colleagues and a determined police detective.
Some alliances form. Others will crumble.
The Killer is an exciting American action thriller film directed by John Woo, set to be released on August 23, 2024, exclusively on the streaming service Peacock. This film is a remake of Woo's classic 1989 film of the same name and features a talented cast including Nathalie Emmanuel, Omar Sy, Sam Worthington, Diana Silvers, Eric Cantona, and Saïd Taghmaoui.
The story revolves around Zee, a skilled hit woman living in Paris, portrayed by Nathalie Emmanuel. Zee works for an Irishman named Finn, who is connected to a dangerous crime lord, Jules Gobert. She is known in the underworld as the "Queen of the Dead" due to her ruthless efficiency in eliminating Gobert's enemies in the drug trade. Zee's life takes a turn when she is assigned to eliminate a gang of drug dealers at a nightclub but finds herself in a moral dilemma when a young singer named Jenn Clark gets injured during the chaos.
Despite her mission, Zee chooses to spare Jenn's life after a tragic accident causes Jenn to lose her sight. This act of mercy leads to complications as Finn orders Zee to finish the job and eliminate Jenn. Meanwhile, police inspector Sey, played by Omar Sy, is investigating the drug-related crime scene and becomes entangled in the situation, trying to protect Jenn while pursuing justice.
As the plot unfolds, Zee's and Sey's paths cross, leading to a thrilling confrontation with Finn and Gobert. Zee must navigate a dangerous web of deception, betrayal, and violence to save Jenn and ultimately herself. The film builds up to a climactic showdown, where Zee and Sey team up to take down Finn and reclaim the stolen heroin, resulting in intense action sequences and character development.
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The film has been met with mixed reviews so far, holding a rating of 56% on Rotten Tomatoes and a score of 60 on Metacritic. Critics have noted Woo's ability to capture thrilling action scenes but have also pointed out a lack of depth in character development.
With its blend of action, drama, and moral complexity, The Killer promises to be an engaging film for fans of the genre. Audiences can look forward to its release on August 23, 2024, on Peacock.
