Dead in a Week (Or Your Money Back)
Dead in a Week (Or Your Money Back)

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Dead in a Week (Or Your Money Back)

2018
Movie
90 min
English

William has failed to kill himself so many times that he outsources his suicide to aging assassin Leslie. But with the contract signed and death assured within a week (or his money back), William suddenly discovers reasons to live... However Leslie is under pressure from his boss to make sure the contract is completed.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic53/100
Google Users75%
Director: Tom EdmundsGenres: Comedy, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

William dreams of ending his life, but he's too cowardly to do it himself. He discovers a desperate online company that offers a unique service: they'll kill him for a fee, with a guarantee to refund the money if they fail. However, his plans are complicated when he meets Ellie, a young woman who inspires him to live, and a rival assassin is sent to ensure the job is done.

Critical Reception

Dead in a Week (Or Your Money Back) received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising its dark humor and unique premise, though some found the execution uneven. Audiences generally responded well to its offbeat charm and comedic performances.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its inventive and dark comedic premise.

  • Tom Davis's performance as the perpetually unlucky William was a highlight for many.

  • Some critics found the film's plot occasionally predictable or less impactful than its setup suggested.

Google audience: Viewers generally appreciated the film's quirky sense of humor and its willingness to tackle dark themes with a light touch. The cast's chemistry and the unusual plot were frequently mentioned as positives.

Fun Fact

The film's premise of a service that guarantees a successful suicide for a fee is a darkly comedic commentary on the desperation and commodification of services in modern society.

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Gimly

Gimly

There's a place for movies like _Dead in a Week_, small films that pick the thing they want to do and follow through on it. Movies ike this usually end up being at the very least **moderately** successful (in terms of quality) and the Brits...