Killer Heat

"Jealousy can drive anyone to the edge."

2024 1h 37m EN

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5.8

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★5.8TMDB · 342

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Synopsis

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An expat PI is hired to investigate a suspicious death in Crete, Greece, where jealousies run deep amongst the victim's powerful family.

“Jealousy can drive anyone to the edge.”

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Cast

Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Nick Bali
Richard Madden
Leonides / Elias Vardakis
Shailene Woodley
Penelope Vardakis
Babou Ceesay
George Mensah
Clare Holman
Audrey Vardakis
Abbey Lee
Monique
Manos Gavras
Yiannis Dimitriou
Argyris Gaganis

Credits

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Director: Philippe Lacôte
Writers: Roberto Bentivegna, Matt Charman
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America, Greece, United Kingdom

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ERA

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Released 2 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: United States of America, Greece, United Kingdom.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Philippe Lacôte, shot by Andrew Dunn. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Joseph Shirley. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Jay Cassidy shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Richard Madden and Shailene Woodley carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Jealousy can drive anyone to the edge.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt27419292 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Philippe Lacôte directs. Andrew Dunn behind the camera. Joseph Shirley scores. Jay Cassidy cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America, Greece, United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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1Released 2 years ago.
2International production across 3 countries: United States of America, Greece, United Kingdom.
3Directed by Philippe Lacôte, shot by Andrew Dunn. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Joseph Shirley. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Jay Cassidy shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Richard Madden and Shailene Woodley carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Jealousy can drive anyone to the edge.".
8IMDB entry: tt27419292 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Andrew Dunn
Original score: Joseph Shirley
Editing: Jay Cassidy
Production design: Marcus Rowland
Costume design: Jennifer Starzyk
Makeup / hair: Zac Coyle
Runtime: 97 min · 1h 37m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Killer Heat (2024)

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Manuel São Bento2024-09-26
★ 2/10
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://movieswetextedabout.com/killer-heat-review-a-forgettable-murder-mystery-bogged-down-by-heavy-exposition-and-over-the-top-twists/ "Killer Heat holds a talented cast, but the movie ultimately gets lost in tedious, exposition-driven dialogue, a lack of genuine surprises, and over-the-top twists. The performances are competent but can’t save a formulaic adaptation that also fails to meaningfully explore its prominent theme of jealousy. A bland, easily forgettable murder mystery of just 95 minutes that… feels too long. Something clearly went wrong." Rating: D-

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