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Journal of a Contract Killer
Stephanie Komack was a high-class hooker and assassin for the Italian Mob. Now working in London as a waitress, and a single mother to her seven year old daughter, the Mob track Stephanie down and persuade her to do one last job. The hit goes wrong and Stephanie soon realises the stark reality of her failure. They snatch her daughter as punishment, but didn't figure on Stephanie's capacity for revenge! Inspired by true events, JOURNAL OF A CONTRACT KILLER is the gripping story of a woman driven to turn on her paymasters with devastating consequences.
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Plot Summary
A cold-blooded contract killer, haunted by the ghosts of his past, finds himself in a moral quandary when his latest target is an innocent woman.
Critical Reception
Journal of a Contract Killer received a mixed reception from critics, with some praising its gritty atmosphere and action sequences, while others criticized its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its intense action and Michael Madsen's performance.
Criticized for a formulaic narrative and lack of originality.
Some found the plot convoluted and the resolution unsatisfying.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a mixed reception, with some appreciating the straightforward action and others finding it to be a forgettable genre film.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in Bulgaria, which helped to give it a distinct, albeit gritty, visual style.
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