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I started watching this for Antonio Banderas. With such a title as CULT KILLER I expected a riveting thriller with lots of suspenseful plot turns and thrilling attacks. NONE of that.

The bad; this movie just toddles along. Gently like a stream. Completely void of any real thrill or drama. Antonio Banderas has only got a supporting role, in which he is mumbling all sorts of jibberish to the leading actress ( a "determined" cop) who supposedly is THE person to solve a crime.

What we get to see is not terribly bad, it's not a B-movie for sure, but folks expecting a thriller or crime drama better pass this one by.

The movie just looks poorly made. Odd extras that perform below amateur level. Some simply look like they have never done any acting in their life.

Character actions feel rushed and quite unnatural. Like picking the lock like no one ever would, or doing covert operation like a bunch of students who are lost in the mall. As mentioned beforehand, many things are done on amateur level.

Movie also gave me a feeling that it tries to be Ozark, whether its a camera work, or a background theme. A tall tree to climb.

To be fair, Eve and Banderas do their best, but it is a mystery to me who convinced them to participate in this endeavor.

It's not horrible, but I wouldn't pay to see it.

I just does not work. You have solid actors which can definitely deliver and s script/story which seems ok adequate but the whole movie has the overall aesthetic of a lackluster filler episode from a bad television series.

The visuals, cinematography, and overall production design lack anything close to what I would expect in a film.

The character interactions are filmed so badly it feels like a documentary with people who really don't want to be there.

The most disheartening aspect is that I like all the main actors but felt that the film falls so short of its potential. The execution and overall presentation leave much to be desired.

I thought Antonio Banderas would be the silver lining in this cinematic trainwreck, but oh boy, was I wrong! Cult Killer is so atrocious, even Banderas's dashing presence can't rescue it from the depths of awfulness. I mean, it's like watching a car crash in slow motion while being forced to listen to elevator music. "I swear, Cult Killer is like a bad joke that just won't end. The plot is more convoluted than a Gordian knot, the acting is wooden enough to build a forest, and don't even get me started on the dialogue - it's cringier than a teenager's first Instagram selfie. Even Banderas, bless his heart, looks like he's trying to escape the movie's clutches like a cat trying to flee a bathtub.

Save yourself, folks, and avoid this disaster at all costs! 🚫🎥 #CultKiller #BanderasBomb.

I dare to say that Cult Killer will never be considered anything near the league of cult movies; instead, it will quickly be forgotten and fall into the void of total oblivion - and rightfully so. The production is okay, the cast is okayish too, but the story is, well, I can't put it better than a fellow reviewer did: it beats staring at the wallpaper. One could rightfully argue that there are more interesting and captivating wallpapers around that surpass Cult Killer's entertainment value, but I don't want to be too petty on the issue. What you get are super tough ladies (like in almost every movie these days) and a plot on auto-pilot. Verdict: only recommended if you have an ultra-boring wallpaper on your walls and not the ambition to change that fact and watch rather some redundant flick instead.

I thought that Cult Killer could be a good one with Antonio Banderas and Alice Eve but it ended up that it is one of the worst movies of 2024. The scenario is a classic and you know the ending of this movie right before the start so there is nothing interesting about it. Another thing that I must talk is that there are unnecessary dialogues that lead to nothing and unnecessary scenes which mean nothing such as the fighting scene with so called guards. On the other hand, there is unnecessary violence that has no meaning as well since it is out of context. In short, this movie is a waste of time and it is almost a B-movie.

Having seen the movie, these titles of "The Last Girl" or "Cult Killer" (having two is not a good sign) seem absurd and are no doubt part of the reason why some reviewers give such low ratings, as their expectations were not met by reading too much into them.

Something like "Revenge of the Abused" or "The Playhouse" would have been far more suitable.

Overall the movie held my attention as it had an unusual enough premise and I wanted to see how it concluded. It could have been more of a thriller, but lacked enough plot twists and reveals for that, which is not to say there were nonesuch.

There wasn't much by way of suspense, either, as you find out too much for that too soon, and the story becomes much more of a procedural. Indeed, it struck me that this could have been a feature-length pilot for a TV series about a female (English?) private investigator and recovering alcoholic, in Ireland, who sometimes works alongside the police (Garda). However I think the marketing may have screwed it up too much for anything like that. You certainly wouldn't expect Banderas or Eve in something like that. So it seems to have come across that way perhaps more by accident than design.

Alice Eve acquits herself fairly well, and you can certainly see how her character comes to identify with the killer she is pursuing (and vice-versa), but her 'badass' scenes and the character depth she provides are undone by the couple of scenes where she comes across as a genteel English Rose, especially at the end (Oh no!"), which stood out all the more in a movie with some brutal and bloody scenes, some of which her character was involved in. This left me wondering if she was not the first choice for the role, but they couldn't afford e.g. Kate Beckinsale. She just seems slightly miscast, or perhaps the best they could get for it and ultimately, despite some aspects of her performance, as not quite right for the role, at least in hindsight.

Hennig is very good in her role opposite Eve; her character was completely on-point, but the acting honours in this one go to Banderas, who is excellent as the mentor to Eve's character.

I was split between rating it 6/7 (13/20 perhaps?) and eventually decided to go down rather than up. Probably not a movie you would go out of your way for, but it's watchable if you do - so long as your expectations are not based on the appalingly given titles.

Cult killer is a very different film to be honest and it left me kinda questioning some scenes and some characters also but this movie wasn't really as bad as people say , it had some good camera shots , above average soundtrack and THE BEST actor of all time and that is Antonio Banderas, Not only he saved the movie by his AMAZING performance but man he is such a good actor and this character reminds me of the other characters that he played in his past movies but Antonio's performance really made this movie to be a 7/10.

There are a lot of flaws on storytelling and the pacing and sometimes I don't really know what's happening but they really should've made the scenes appear clearer with a clear story but oh well at least the start was good.

Overall an OK film Antonio Banderas carried it 7/10.

I have never written a review before. At 65 and growing up watching movies all the time. I feel I needed to stand up for this movie. Yes, not for American tastes. More a European style acting and cinematography. It had a ton of flashbacks which were very well done. I am not usually in favor of short flashback scenes as they tend to ruin story lines confusing the viewer, not this movie. I felt story was well played and acted.

My only complaint would be the extra gore. I am not a fan of extra violence.

This may not be a true story, but I am fairly certain there are very accurate components. There is evil in the world.

"Cult Killer," a film that initially enticed viewers with the presence of Antonio Banderas, sadly fails to deliver on its promise of a thrilling and suspenseful experience.

The film's pacing is its most glaring flaw. Instead of gripping the audience's attention, it meanders leisurely, lacking real thrills or drama. A seasoned actor, Banderas is relegated to a supporting role, spending most of his screen time delivering incoherent lines.

The plot, which revolves around a private investigator and a cop investigating the murder of a mentor, has potential but is executed poorly. The antagonist's mission to eliminate child abusers feels forced and unrealistic.

Predictability is another major issue. The story follows a classic formula, leaving little room for surprises or twists. Viewers can easily guess the outcome from the beginning, resulting in a lack of excitement and intrigue.

Unnecessary dialogues and scenes further detract from the film's quality. The fight scene with guards feels out of place, and the excessive violence lacks context and meaning.

"Cult Killer" is a wasted opportunity. Its predictable plot, unnecessary dialogues, and out-of-context violence fail to captivate audiences. Despite a talented cast, their performances cannot salvage the lackluster execution. Save your time and consider watching Paint Peel.

This is a thriller where a private investigator stalks a killer who is getting revenge. There are some heavy themes in this movie including lots of references to SA, so be warned. There is also a theme of s3x trafficking. I do think the movie treated these parts as delicately as they could, given its central focus to the plot. Meaning, it wasn't dismissive of it but it didn't make it extremely graphic.

I was already unsettled enough with what they did talk about and show.

Loved the "look" of the film and the music.

The acting was outstanding. When I realized it was Antonio Banderas at the beginning, it surprised me because to be honest, he is amazing in this movie, he brings his character to life and I did not know he could act on that level.

This is a dialogue heavy movie and even though I liked it, it does slow down the pace of the movie in several places.

Also, there were many instances where something didn't quite make sense or was not explained well and there is a computer hacking scene that is beyond ridiculous.

See this if you like dark murder/killer type movies and don't mind heavier themes.

As soon as I found out from early scene that Banderas played Irish, I found it weird.

Overall, this film is very good. Not because of the story, but because of the actors. This film was acted very well by everyone in the cast.

Banderas was very convincing as Irish PI fatherly figure. I couldn't say anything else but he was abgood father and mentor to Alice Evecs character.

Alice Eve also played her character very well like a seasoned character actor. Her moody flashbacks dropped her down and up emotionally, and she did her just right, not too much, not too plain.

The villains was surprisingly scary, not because of the violence nor the insanity of human trafficking and torture, but because they played their characters like a regular town folks.

Overall, every actor in the cast played their role very well, a proof that the director was a good director.

So, I'm not a big fan of these straight-to-video productions. But I like Antonio Banderas (generally) so I watched the trailer. What was surprising is to see Alice Eve all covered up, which intrigued me. Of all the production I've seen Ms. Eve participate in, it's guaranteed that at some point she gets basically naked. This puts here firmly in the "sex kitten" bucket of actors, which means all the has to offer is basically her looks. A horrid example is Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) where she plays an important Trek character and does it quite well - but then hey had to get her naked. It's total fan service and insulting to the audience.

So, here's Cult Killer where she plays a leading role and no where in the trailer - in which she is featured prominently - does she expose anything but her head. Interesting, me thinks, they're going to let her act.

And the girl can actually act.

Aside from an introductory bit of flamboyance in the opening scene - in which she uses her womanly wiles and ample cleavage to shill drinks from eager oglers - she keeps buttoned up and covered in black turtlenecks and overcoats the rest of the film.

What follows is a type of coming-of-age story and a redemption arc for Eve's character, where she works a serial murder case (as a private investigator to the police) and find she has all too much in common with the killer and "their" motives.

I recommend this film to give Ms. Eve her belated due. Here is a film that's "okay" and "it's been done," but to see Ms. Eve allowed to showcase her acting chops is a delight.

I wish her all the success in the world.

I have a movie pass, so I see a lot of movies in the theater. Often I'll see many knowing little about them and it's not often I get genuinely surprised, but with Cult Killer I did.

This movie throws you a left turn from the beginning and doesn't stop. It's definitely not the typical serial killer thriller it looks like on the surface. It explores some dark themes and I would advise anyone with sexual trauma to consider skipping it as that is a major plot point.

But overall this is a movie that grabs you and has you pinned to your seat until the end. If you're bored and don't know what to watch at the movies and you like a suspenseful thriller, I highly recommend this movie.

The idea and concept of the movie are noteworthy, but the overall execution leaves a certain amount of disappointment.

The film strives to be tense and keep the viewer in constant suspense, but does not always achieve this due to uneven plotting and episodes that sometimes drag on.

Nevertheless, the film has some interesting moments and stylish visuals that give it a certain uniqueness.

The film does not lose its charm, although its realization could have been stronger.

Cult Killer is a movie worth watching if you are ready for an experimental approach and are not afraid of some flaws.

6/10.

Antonio Banderas is just a mumbling goofball trying to be a tough guy with his harsh whispering voice coming off like a mumbling old man and the main actress is weak. Also mumbles a lot. It's just no strength in her character. It could've been a good movie with the unknown actors and actresses doing a better job I guess if it's free it may be worth it but don't rent it. It's not worth it. There's no twist. It just goes on and on and makes no sense and a lot of places so it seems to be written by an immature person. Maybe a kid who wears those Bluetooth headsets in one ear anymore with a microphone , everybody wears those iPods now.

This is true for Alice Eve (her character), but also when it comes to the title of the movie. Cult Killer or Last Girl ... both sound horrible and really do not help the movie (in my humble opinion) ... you may have a different viewpoint of course. All that said and as always: no pun intended with what I wrote above and beyond this point.

Antonion Banderas and Alice Eve are quite the nice pairing - but not romantically speaking. More like mentor and pupil. If you know Alice for her looks, she has not changed, but this is more about a character who has gone through a lot and tries to be the best version of herself ... which includes being good and being against evil. The movie has flaws, but the action is alright and for a low budget movie this is more than decent.

Alice Eve, Antonio Banderas, et al don't disappoint. I'm glad I took a chance on it. There's much more here than what some of the tepid and negative reviews led me to think. While the villains were evil and psychopaths, the theme heartbreaking, and the violence grizzly, the moral conundrums, characters and actors kept me invested and interested throughout. One has to pay attention to follow the sudden flashbacks. The first one, I had to rewind a bit, but I came see them as an effective device to show, not tell important information. My hat's off to the actors, director, writers for the entertainment!

The movie Cult killer is a kind of different film from the others to be honest . But this movie wasn't really as bad as people say , it had some good camera shots , great and awesome soundtrack and the best of the best actor which that is Antonio Banderas, Not only he saved the movie by his grade performance but he is also the best film actor and this character reminds me of the other characters that he played in his past movies but Antonio's performance really made this movie to be a 10/10.

There are a lot of suspense in the movie which will keep you glued to your TV.

So it is an okay for me and for Antonio Banderas carried it 10/10.