Review of Kill List (2011) by Tom B — 05 Sep 2011

Extremely Dark, gruesome, twisted and British. Brilliant!

This UK film is excellent, but is definitely not for the light-hearted. It is pitch-black dark, sinister, compelling and gripping. This film, well mainly it's conclusion, will please horror fans.

This Brit triumph uses dark then bright lighting to alter the mood, along with a harrowing soundtrack and subject matter. It is very well acted, shot and paced, building up the evil and sickening levels as it plods, resembling a wounded movie animal.

The film is all about an out of work cockney man who returns to work as a hired hit-man. He partners up with his ex army team mate to complete a contracted kill list. However, as the list is continually ticked off with kills the main man loses it mentally, becoming more out of control and dangerous. This amidst marital unrest, stress and PTS makes for a turbulent ride. The kill list unveils paedophiles which stir up the underlying anger, and then the couple uncover a cult like gang, which leads into a ferocious but ultimately shocking (yet impressive) ending.

If you like dark, and enjoyed films like Dead Man's Shoes, then this is for you. Sit back, be immersed, revel and squirm at what is going to be one of the bets films of the year (2011).