Killers of Killers
Killers of Killers

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Killers of Killers

2021
Movie
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English

Eight masked serial killers are dropped deep in the woods and pitted against each other in a bloody battle royale contest.

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IMDb7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes93%
Metacritic89/100
Google Users93%
Director: Martin ScorseseGenres: Crime, Drama, History, Western, Thriller

Plot Summary

Members of the wealthy Osage Nation are murdered in the 1920s after oil is discovered on their land. This investigation becomes one of the first major cases for the FBI.

Critical Reception

Killers of the Flower Moon has been widely acclaimed by critics and audiences, earning praise for its direction, performances, historical accuracy, and emotional weight. It is considered a major cinematic achievement and a powerful examination of greed, betrayal, and systemic injustice.

What Reviewers Say

  • A meticulously crafted and deeply unsettling historical epic.

  • Scorsese delivers a masterful, albeit somber, true-crime saga.

  • Lily Gladstone's performance is a standout, providing a powerful anchor to the narrative.

Google audience: Audiences have lauded the film's compelling storytelling, strong performances, and important historical subject matter. Many appreciate the detailed portrayal of the Osage Nation and the exploration of a dark chapter in American history.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for 10 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress (Lily Gladstone). Won multiple awards including Best Motion Picture – Drama at the Golden Globe Awards.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the non-fiction book of the same name by David Grann, which details the systematic murders of Osage people for their oil wealth.

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