Image credit: Roger Dooley. (Wardrobe had me in those waaaaaaaay too big overalls, with the legs rolled up about a foot and a PGA Polo Shirt, I kid you not. August 8, 2016. After stocking up on weapons and ammunition, Woodley and Pierce's investigation takes them to a nearby cabin in the woods. If you don't do it and you hesitate, in one second the enemy will kill you. The delay was because of a failure to agree, not the point at which she was cast. Scams likely to heat up after COVID-19 vaccine rollout. It flees to a nearby house, where it manipulates a young girl into killing its host; thus taking over the girl. See below on how you can fix it, or Read more. [10] In order for them to create the "final elements", producer Scott Martin raised over $15,000 for the film via Indiegogo; his initial aim was to raise $100,000 through crowdfunding. In the wake of killing his family, Gabriel enters a neighboring house and begins to slaughter everyone in sight before being shot dead by his neighbor, Marcus, who immediately gets the same black eyes and completes Gabriel's task; by murdering his own family. She did not hear anything back until four days before filming. And it's like that throughout the flick. Don’t Kill It is built on the idea of unstoppable chaos, furthered by relentless bloodshed. A simple short 5 minute game that questions the importance of goals. This was followed by the North American premiere on September 26, 2016, at Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas. 1 VIDEO | 29 IMAGES. [22] On March 3, 2017, the film had a select theatrical release and was made available through video on demand. This is particularly evidenced in its opening scene, which is a rollicking exercise in over-the-top hyperviolence. Woodley and Pierce mistakenly capture a drunkard living in the cabin, who says he shot the demon in the stomach and that it was his friend, Glen, that executed the demon's host; and ran off into the woods immediately following the incident. Video availability outside of United States varies. The demon once more goads Pierce into killing it. Despite working with Mendez on Tales of Halloween (in 2015) and The Last Heist (the following year), Klebe still had to "put herself on tape" because they were auditioning a few people. Don't Kill It, 2016. David Perell June 26, 2020 Leisure, Work. Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2017. December 8, 2018 | Full Review… Ed Travis He rehearsed different pages of dialogue and monologues in a short space of time while production was postponed on two occasions, which caused the character to grow on him. Furthermore, the local authorities were helpful and provided the production crew with access to different locations, including the local church, as well as "police cars [to shut down] streets for filming. Producer Robert Yocum introduced the script to Mendez, having seen his previous work and believing Mendez's "frenetic energy" to be well suited for the project. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 6, 2019, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 29, 2020, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 28, 2018, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 9, 2018, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 28, 2018, Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Marcus then executed their son and attempted to murder her before she escaped. Back at the station, Woodley is released by Pierce and Dunham. ", "Judging from the crowd's reaction at its recent Fantastic Fest screening, I am convinced that. [13] On Klebe's performance, Lundgren said: she "plays her character pretty straight", which worked "quite well" in retrospect due to Woodley's "crazy and colorful" nature. [10][16] Mendez said they had 12 days to prepare beforehand, during which time he was "lucky" to get five or six hours sleep each night. Written by Dan Berk and Robert Olsen, it stars Dolph Lundgren as Jebediah Woodley, a demon hunter who travels to Mississippi in the hopes of destroying an ancient, homicidal demon. Select the department you want to search in. A limited theatrical release followed on March 3, 2017, via AMC Theatres. Travelling or based outside United States? "[27], The film received mainly positive reviews. [32], Hayleigh Foutch of Collider, said the film "is a cheeky camp parade with buckets of low-rent charm, and for fans of camp cinema and Lundgren's B-Movie fare, Don't Kill It will fit like slipping into something cozy and familiar with a few surprises along the way." On his character, Lundgren said: "Jebediah Woodley is one of those guys that when I'm sitting in my rocking chair one day, thinking back, I'll remember that guy. Not to mention the fact that some of the "action" in this film got to the point of being nothing more than farcical. Mendez was attached to direct for over four years. When an ancient demon is accidentally unleashed in a sparsely populated Mississippi town of Chickory Creek, their only hope of survival lies in the hands of a grizzled old demon hunter Jebediah Woodley (Dolph Hunter) and his reluctant partner FBI agent Evelyn Pierce (Kristina Klebe). Just before Thanksgiving and about two weeks before shooting began, Mendez gave her a call and said he would send her the script. The premise is clever, Dolph is growly and grumbly, and the blood flows freely. Welcome to Beatport. Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2017. A casting call from Morgan Casting went out via Backstage magazine in December 2015, advertising pay for both roles as being $100 per day. Woodley needs a foil but Pierce spends the first half of the film being a stick in the mud. But don't kill it too badly, because I want to run on this” in 2020, he added. Erikson attacks Woodley as the mob frees Shepherd, who immediately begins to murder everyone present. Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2019. [26] Domestic box office takings are not known,[7] however the film did gross $8,196 during a cinematic release in the United Arab Emirates on January 25, 2018. Advertisement. [16] The town initially sought for filming refused to grant permission, so the production crew had to move "20 miles out. It was a bucket list type thing for me, and it was cool to see all the behind the scenes stuff that goes into making a movie.. [29] Bloody Disgusting's Trace Thurman came to the same conclusion as Whittaker, stating: there is "plenty of tongue in cheek" in which "Dolph Lundgren [is given] a chance to shine." One wishes that she was given more to do. The first about 10 minutes of the movie started fuel fears of it being a disappointment but, thankfully, it picked up and ended up being one of those 'let's get popcorn, sit back, and enjoy a good b-rated horror' flicks. Lots of gore. We're finding [Jebediah] at a moment in time. Interesting plot that is slightly different, Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2017. However, the FBI - who have been called there secretly by Pierce - storm the home before Emmett can carry out the killing, and Emmett dies uselessly; the head agent, Deacon Shepherd, has Woodley arrested for poisoning him. This resulted in her family being persecuted and run out of town by superstitious citizens. Agreeing with Donato, she said: Lundgren "rarely gets to have so much fun" in his movies. Give it a watch. How much do the phrases you win and you lose mean to you? ่อง [320] Posted on March 3, 2019 by . Instead of killing her, the demon shows an interest in Pierce and attempts to get her to kill it, giving her horrible visions of an apocalyptic future. He's as big as both men put together so he just keeps droning on about hellfire and suffering while they try to shove him out the door. Don't Kill Time. Before completing the ritual, Woodley and Pierce are interrupted by Erikson, who has tracked them down with an angry mob of congregation members; under the assumption Woodley is evil and has captured an innocent man. After shooting and killing the dog in self-defense, Gabriel returns home, displaying the same unusual behaviors and black eyes. Due to the small budget, Mendez knew they weren't "going to cover the town in snow and pretend it's Alaska", so he had to adapt "very quickly" to the situation at hand. I like it, It shows a different side of Dolph as an actor.. "[10], "[We] had 12 days to prep. However, when Don't Kill It was green-lit, it was a case of: "great, we're shooting in Mississippi." Don't Kill It is a quirky over the top splatterfest starring B' movie action legend Dolph Lundgren in what is his best film in years, Lundgren plays Jebediah Woodley a grizzled eccentric demon hunter who arrives in a small Mississippi town of Chickory Creek where an age-old tormentor is released from his jar-like tomb & begins slaughtering the Chickory townsolk by possessing it's prey one by one through transference … That was the order of the day. แนวภาพยนตร์ : Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Horror ผู้กำกับ : Mike Mendez ผู้เขียนบท : Dan Berk, Robert Olsen Dunham flees the town; at the same time Woodley enters a church, where the local pastor, Erikson, who remains suspicious of him, accuses Woodley and Pierce of being evil and the cause of mayhem. Contrary to the film's theatrical poster. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2019. Woodley convinces Emmett to poison himself and kill his daughter, ending the demon's trail as before. As the demon takes over Pierce, apocalyptic phenomena from Pierce's earlier visions begin to occur. He goes on to say: the only way to defeat the demon is by killing the host whilst simultaneously ensuring your own death; his own father captured the demon when he was a child and poisoned himself before killing the host. I get that this is supposed to be "80s fun" not to be taken seriously. [31] Matt Donato of We Got This Covered, awarded three out of five stars, stating: "Don't Kill It is some DIY insanity that leaves more scattered limbs than an overturned Halloween decoration truck". News outlets had incorrectly reported of filming in. The possessed girl slaughters the FBI agents except for Shepherd, who mortally wounds the demon before it flees. Written by Dan Berk and Robert Olsen, it stars Dolph Lundgren as Jebediah Woodley, a demon hunter who travels to Mississippi in the hopes of destroying an ancient, homicidal demon. Hoping to recover a mother lode of gold from inside the goose, they kill it. It pretty much wins four stars for Dolph Lundren alone, but there were enough good moments to make it fun as well. The flask is quickly consumed by a great white shark, implying the events will repeat in the near future. However, the plus side here is that Mendez’s film most definitely knows what it is and how to have a blast with it. There is only one way to win the game: don’t kill the cow, but is winning the game worth it? Beatport is the world's largest electronic music store for DJs During his speech, Dunham is interrupted by the demon, who slaughters the congregation and rapidly changes bodies before Woodley can get to it. Rotten Tomatoes reports an approval rating of 92% based on 13 surveyed critics, with an average rating of 6.6 out of 10. Lundgren was cast around 9–10 months before filming commenced, whilst Klebe only had one-to-two weeks notice. I would give it a one time watch if you have nothing better to do but don't expect it to be great it simply is what it is. Don't Kill It is a film directed by Mike Mendez with Dolph Lundgren, James Chalke, Kristina Klebe, Michael Aaron Milligan, Miles Doleac .... Year: 2016. The scene is "so fantastically entertaining that nothing that comes after it is able to measure up to it." "I'm a hunter. Having captured the remains of the demon in a flask, Woodley drops the flask into the ocean. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Marvel's superhero juggernaut Doctor Strange is now available to rent on demand! Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2019. [12] He found out about the role 9–10 months before shooting began on the film. On the contrary, he criticized Mike Mendez for his editing, claiming "his many, many set-up scenes are to clunky", but on a positive note gave him praise for the fast pace and "lightness" of the film. Woodley and Pierce proceed to track the demon through the woods, which ends with Pierce being attacked by the demon. There were some moments in the film that had to have been improvised, and they're such treats to watch." He was a fun guy to play. It's a kinda corny sci-fi, fantasy, horror type movie, but not too bad. More carnage and violence with some humor added to it. Originally set in Alaska, once green-lit the script was altered and filming moved to Mississippi over financial concerns. Welcome to Beatport. [9][10] The script was set in Alaska and had a "30 Days of Night [and] Fargo feel" to it. Original title: Don't Kill It. [21] This was followed by its North American premiere on September 26, 2016, at Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas. [8] Michael Nordine of The Village Voice, gave a somewhat negative review, stating: "[Lundgren] seems to hover just above the material, aware of its silliness but willing the indulge it all the same. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. There have been adventures before and there will be adventures afterwards, so I'm hoping we'll find a financial partner that wants to explore that and take that ride, because we'd love to explore that, too. Sign in to see videos available to you. Don't Kill It. As the demon tries to kill Woodley, Pierce grabs a vest covered in grenades from a dead FBI agent's corpse and pulls the pin out before killing Erikson. Woodley reacts by punching Erikson, and leaves to rejoin Pierce. Some high-schoolers taking a "film" class could pay more attention to basic continuity. Dolf Lundgren is delightful in his role as a grizzled, eccentric and slightly ridiculous demon hunter. Not Rated | 1h 23min | Action, Comedy, Fantasy | 3 March 2017 (USA) 1:58 | Trailer. On a similar note, Mendez said: "People are reacting to the film so much, and what we constantly hear is, 'Will there be another one?' Mike Mendez was attached to direct the film for over four years,[N 2] largely due to happenstance. Directed by Mike Mendez. Once the action starts, it doesn't stop till the end. We all know Aesop’s fable about a farming couple with a goose that lays one golden egg a day. It's just ridiculously disjointed, like the director just didn't give a rat's left testicle whether any part of the mess hung together. 950 likes. But the editing is SO bad, SO disjointed, and the acting is much worse than just "can't take seriously". Don’t kill that large mosquito: It’s just a crane fly looking for sex Mary Ann Thomas Thu., October 15, 2020 6:01 a.m. | Thursday, October 15, 2020 6:01 a.m. The Sect will rise. Includes 3 endings. Time is scarce, life is short, and as the grains of sand slip through the hourglass, so does the precious gift of time. Contrarily, Thurman took aim at Klebe, stating: "[she] is serviceable as Pierce but she is stuck playing the Felix Ungar to Lundgren's Oscar Madison. He praised Lundgren for his "enjoyable comedic wit", saying he carries it "a lot farther than you'd expect". This is an unashamedly 80's style horror movie with a humorous streak. Woodley tries to subdue the demon, but before he can do so, it manages to escape. 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