Episode 446 – The Games Killers Play

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 Index Intro: 0:07 The Killer’s Game: 5:01 The Killer’s Game (2024) Out of 10 I Certainly Don’t Want to Get the Horns Darryl: 6/10 Brian: 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 by J. J. Perry Screenplay by Rand Ravich James Coyne Based on The Killer’s Game by Jay Bonansinga Produced by Andrew Lazar Steve Richards Kia Jam Cinematography Flavio Martínez Labiano Edited by Elísabet Ronaldsdóttir Music by Roque Baños Production Companies Mad Chance Productions Endurance Media Distributed by Lionsgate Release date September 13, 2024 Running time 104 minutes Language English Budget $30 million Box office $2.6 million* *as of recording Infamous Shirts for Naked Bodies… You’ll feel “shirty” when you buy our gear from the Flying Pork Apparel Co. Contact Us The Infamous Podcast can be found wherever podcasts are found on the Interwebs, feel free to subscribe and follow along on social media. And don’t be shy about helping out the show with a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help us move up in the ratings. @infamouspodcast facebook/infamouspodcast instagram/infamouspodcast st