From ScreenRant · August Barham · · 1m 10s
Bill Skarsgård's Underseen Action Film
Bill Skarsgård's revenge film almost missed the John Wick spotlight.
In brief
Bill Skarsgård's revenge film almost missed the John Wick spotlight. Bill Skarsgård's 2024 action film Boy Kills World earned critical praise but grossed only $2.6m domestically despite high expectations. Originally reported by ScreenRant.
Bill Skarsgård's revenge film
Two years ago, Hammerstone production released a John Wick-style revenge action film called Boy Kills World with Bill Skarsgård as lead.
Underseen despite praise
The film grossed just $2.6 million domestically and $3.2 million worldwide after a quiet premiere at TIFF.
Critical acclaim
Boy Kills World earned a 7/10 from Screen Rant and a strong 72% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Post-apocalyptic revenge plot
The film follows a young man named 'Boy' seeking revenge on tyrant Hilda Van Der Koy after her family was killed.
Skarsgård's training
Skarsgård spent years training and learning fight choreography for the role, with stunt coordinator Dawid Szatarski ensuring perfect action sequences.
John Wick comparison
The film's action sequences are described as 'maximalist action-opera' with over-the-top violence that fans either love or hate.
Future potential
Producer Alex Lebovici hopes the film becomes a cult classic midnight movie despite its low box office.
The one thing
Bill Skarsgård's 2024 action film Boy Kills World earned critical praise but grossed only $2.6m domestically despite high expectations.
