An ugly, low budget noir that...somehow manages to capture the spirit of Jim Thompson's writing.
The Kill-Off (1990)
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Synopsis: Adapted from a story by Jim Thompson, this independently-produced neo-noir film follows the machinations of a bedridden town gossip whose discovery of her husband's philandery ultimately opens her... Adapted from a story by Jim Thompson, this independently-produced neo-noir film follows the machinations of a bedridden town gossip whose discovery of her husband's philandery ultimately opens her up to danger. [More]
Starring: Loretta Gross, Jackson Sims, Cathy Haase, Steve Monroe
Starring: Loretta Gross, Jackson Sims, Cathy Haase, Steve Monroe
Director: Maggie Greenwald
Director: Maggie Greenwald
Story: Jim Thompson
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Reviews for The Kill-Off
It's rare that a woman directs a noir film and especially one as hard-boiled as this one.
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