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ERA
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Released 2 years ago.
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Arena Wars
"The only way to live...is to kill."
2024 1h 36m EN
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5.2
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★5.2TMDB · 68
ActionScience FictionThrillerComedyHorror
Synopsis
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In 2045 convicted criminals are given the opportunity to compete on the world's #1 televised sporting event, Arena Wars. They must survive 7 rooms and 7 of the most vicious killers in the country. If they win, they regain their freedom.
“The only way to live...is to kill.”
Cast
Michael Madsen
Samson
Eric Roberts
Admiral Jordan
Robert LaSardo
Perez
John Wells
Luke Bender
Kevin Hager
Belladonna
BJ Mezek
Boggs
Mercedes Peterson
Domino
Sheri Davis
Holly Daze
Credits
Behind the camera
- Director
- Brandon Slagle
- Writers
- Brandon Slagle, Sonny Mahal, Michael Mahal
- Languages
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
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DIRECTOR
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Directed by Brandon Slagle, shot by Michael Su. 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 Scott Glasgow. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
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CAST
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Michael Madsen and Eric Roberts and Robert LaSardo carry the top of the cast.
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FACT
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Marketing tagline: "The only way to live...is to kill.".
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WILD
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IMDB entry: tt14132588 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
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WILD
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Only 68 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
MoodPlayr · trivia#07
Cinephile deep dive
The take
Brandon Slagle directs. Michael Su behind the camera. Scott Glasgow scores. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.
Trivia
Things worth knowing
- 1Released 2 years ago.
- 2Directed by Brandon Slagle, shot by Michael Su. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
- 3Original score by Scott Glasgow. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
- 4Michael Madsen and Eric Roberts and Robert LaSardo carry the top of the cast.
- 5Marketing tagline: "The only way to live...is to kill.".
- 6IMDB entry: tt14132588 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
- 7Only 68 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
The technical file
- Cinematography
- Michael Su
- Original score
- Scott Glasgow
- Makeup / hair
- Haley Dunphy
- Runtime
- 96 min · 1h 36m
- Aspect ratio (typical)
- 1.37:1 (Academy)
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- EN
Also by
Brandon Slagle
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Trailers & featurettes
Watch the pieces
Production companies
Who made it
Mahal Empire
US
Key crew
- ProducerMichael Mahal
- Executive ProducerSonny Mahal
- ProducerSonny Mahal
- Executive ProducerMichael Mahal
- Executive ProducerCharlie Canning Burt
- Executive ProducerOmar Parker
- Line ProducerMichael Mahal
- Executive ProducerAlbin Sallansonnet
- Executive ProducerJeffrey J. Ellen
- Associate ProducerBrian Bell
- Executive ProducerShane Ryan-Reid
- Executive ProducerMark Hopwood
- Executive ProducerLouie La Vella
- Executive ProducerPaul Bradford
- Special EffectsHaley Dunphy
- Makeup Department HeadHaley Dunphy
Themes & keywords
What it's about, really
- low budget
Release history · US
When it landed
- Digital2024-06-25
- Physical2024-07-09
