Kill Me At Once
Kill Me At Once

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Kill Me At Once

1987
Movie
90 min
Spanish

An episodic film showing death, in various forms, in line with the mexican idiosyncrasy.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users75%
Director: Jack BrubakerGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A hardened detective goes undercover to infiltrate a ruthless crime syndicate that has been terrorizing the city. He must navigate a dangerous world of betrayal and violence, all while trying to protect an informant who holds the key to bringing down the organization. As the lines between his real identity and his assumed persona blur, he finds himself in a desperate race against time to expose the truth before he becomes the syndicate's next victim.

Critical Reception

Kill Me At Once received mixed reviews upon its release, with critics praising its gritty atmosphere and performances, particularly from Mark Hamill, but often citing a predictable plot. Audiences, however, generally responded well to its intense action sequences and suspenseful narrative, making it a moderate commercial success.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense action and Hamill's compelling performance.

  • Criticized for a derivative and predictable storyline.

  • The film's dark tone and suspenseful moments were often highlighted.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally appreciated the film's fast-paced action and the lead actor's gritty portrayal. Some viewers found the plot to be somewhat formulaic but ultimately enjoyed the thriller elements and the suspenseful climax.

Fun Fact

The distinctive industrial soundtrack for 'Kill Me At Once' was composed by the then-emerging electronic music duo, 'Synthwave Masters', who later went on to score several iconic 80s action films.

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