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Kill Me Again
1989 94 min United States of America R 16+
★7.0
Drama, Action, Thriller, Crime
Director: John Dahl
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Description
After Faye and her psychotic boyfriend, Vince, successfully rob a mob courier, Faye decides to abscond with the loot. She heads to Reno, where she hires feckless private investigator Jack Andrews to help fake her death. He pulls the scheme off and sets up Faye with a new identity, only to have her skip out on him without paying. Jack follows her to Vegas and learns he's not the only one after her. Vince has discovered that she's still alive.
Budget:
$4M
US Gross:
$283,694
Starring
Val Kilmer
Actor
Joanne Whalley
Actor
Pat Mulligan
Actor
Awards
1 win
Key opinion
Kill Me Again is an early neo-noir effort by John Dahl that leans heavily on established genre tropes. While the performances and visual style earn some praise, critics remain divided on whether the derivative plot and inconsistent character arcs sustain interest beyond the core noir audience.
| Acting | Michael Madsen delivers a standout, captivating performance as the psychopathic antagonist. | |
| Production | The film effectively utilizes traditional noir motifs and visual style to build a moody atmosphere. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is functional and provides enough twists to sustain interest, though it relies heavily on established genre cliches. | |
| Acting | Val Kilmer's portrayal of the lead detective is divisive; some find him a compelling anchor, while others feel he is miscast and drags the narrative. |