The Kills 2024
"She broke up with her .357 Magnum. But now... They're getting back together."
Meet Anette Puskas as the razor-tongued hitwoman at the heart of *The Kills (2024)*, a brisk 70-minute crime-comedy-thriller helmed by Jonathan Niederer.
Director: Jonathan Niederer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Kills (2024) about?
*The Kills* follows a jaded hitwoman—tired of the bloodshed and the bills—who's one last score away from trading in her .357 Magnum for a bar in Mexico. But when a tangled web of grudges and greed pulls her back into the underworld, she's forced to rely on her old skills to claw her way out. Think sun-drenched Los Angeles meets explosive dark comedy, where every conversation could be her last.
Who directed The Kills?
Jonathan Niederer directs *The Kills (2024)*, shaping its tight 70-minute runtime into a stylish, fast-paced blend of crime, action, and comedy.
Who stars in The Kills?
The film stars Anette Puskas as the lead hitwoman, supported by Mike Ferguson, Galen Howard, William Paul Brown, Seth Lawrence, and Noble Grey.
Is The Kills (2024) worth watching?
At 70 minutes, *The Kills* punches well above its weight, offering a sharp, snappy take on crime-comedy with more laughs than bullets—most of the time. Its genre-bending tone and standout lead performance make it a hidden gem for fans of quirky yet gritty cinema, even if it flies under the radar. Worth it for anyone craving something fast, funny, and fiercely original.
How long is The Kills?
*The Kills* runs 70 minutes, a lean and mean runtime that keeps the action tight and the pacing relentless.
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About The Kills (2024) — A brisk, violent, and darkly hilarious crime caper with a killer twist
Meet Anette Puskas as the razor-tongued hitwoman at the heart of *The Kills (2024)*, a brisk 70-minute crime-comedy-thriller helmed by Jonathan Niederer. Picture a sun-baked Los Angeles where bullets and barstools blur together, and a woman who's spent years perfecting the art of ending lives now just wants to pour margaritas behind a Mexican cantina. But first, she's got to wrestle a mountain of debt from a crew of cutthroats who won't take 'no' for an answer—and a .357 Magnum she thought she'd left behind keeps whispering her name. Between snarky one-liners and sudden bursts of violence, *The Kills* drips with chaotic charm, blending dark humor, sudden tension, and the kind of stylish grit that makes even the smallest betrayal feel explosive.
With a cast that crackles with mischief and menace—led by Puskas alongside Mike Ferguson, Galen Howard, and William Paul Brown—Niederer's direction turns a compact runtime into a relentless sprint through neon-lit alleys and sun-bleached diners. It's a story about reinvention when the only tools you know how to use are violence and sarcasm, all wrapped in a package that's equal parts parody and pulse-pounder. Whether you're here for the laughs, the lead, or the lethal twists, *The Kills* delivers a one-of-a-kind ride that refuses to let you go until the final reel.