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Overview

Disowned at birth by his obscenely wealthy family, blue-collar Becket Redfellow will stop at nothing to reclaim his inheritance, no matter how many relatives stand in his way.

Media

HOW TO MAKE A KILLING | Official Trailer | STUDIOCANAL

Cast

Director:

John Patton Ford

Writer:

Roy Horniman, Robert Hamer, John Dighton, John Patton Ford

Release Date:

2026-02-19

Run Time:

105m

Tagline:

$28 billion inheritance. 7 relatives standing in the way.

Genres:

Comedy Thriller

Keywords:

dark comedy deception disowned family fortune family secrets killing spree manipulation remake revenge thriller

Financials and Popularity

Budget: 15,000,000.00$

Revenue: 20,642,986.00$

Vote Average: 7.1/10

Vote Count: 358 Votes

Movie Popularity: 16.9167

Spoken Languages: English, French

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- 29 April 2026 at 11:13 am

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⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 6/10 THE SUMMARY This is a sharp, satirical thriller that dives into the cutthroat world of modern influencers and the "get rich quick" culture. We follow a group of desperate content creators who are invited to a remote, high-tech mansion by a mysterious tech billionaire (Nicholas Hoult) under the guise of a life-changing collaboration. However, the game quickly turns deadly when they realize they aren't there to make content—they’re there to be the content in a twisted social experiment where views are quite literally worth a life. It’s a cynical, bloody look at what people are willing to do for a bit of online clout. THE PROS Nicholas Hoult is a total winner as the unhinged tech mogul, playing the role with a cold, charismatic edge that makes your skin crawl. The social commentary is absolute spot on, managing to roast everything from "apology videos" to the obsession with metrics without feeling too preachy. It’s a 6/10 because the tension in the first part is genuinely gripping, building a sense of unease as the shiny luxury of the mansion begins to feel like a prison. The production design is epic status, using sleek, clinical interiors that contrast perfectly with the messy, violent chaos that unfolds. It’s also got some punchy humor that lands well, especially when the characters prioritize their lighting even while running for their lives. THE CONS It earns a 6/10 because the final part feels like a bit of a letdown compared to the buildup, opting for a generic slasher ending rather than sticking to the cleverer psychological stuff. The middle part is quite sluggish, with a few too many scenes of characters arguing in circles that don't really push the plot forward. It misses a higher mark because the supporting cast of influencers are written to be so unlikeable that it’s hard to care who survives and who gets cancelled permanently. At nearly two hours, the pacing feels off, and the "big twist" is something most viewers will have figured out before the halfway mark. THE VERDICT A 6/10. A stylish and cynical thriller that has some bite but doesn't quite stick the landing. It’s a winner if you enjoy watching arrogant influencers get their comeuppance, but it doesn't offer much more than surface-level thrills. Anticipated for those who liked The Menu or Glass Onion, but it’s a bit more style over substance when you really look at it. It’s a decent watch for a Friday night, but don’t expect it to stay in your head for long after the credits roll. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA • Method Acting: Nicholas Hoult reportedly stayed away from social media for three months before filming started to disconnect from the "online noise" and better understand his character's disdain for the digital world.• Real Locations: The "high-tech mansion" is actually a private eco-estate in Norway. The production had to use helicopters to bring in equipment because the terrain was too rough for standard trucks, which added a sincere sense of isolation for the cast.• Hidden Details: Throughout the film, the "view counts" displayed on the augmented reality screens in the house actually match the real-time runtime of the movie in seconds, a meta-nod to how much time the audience is "investing" in the characters. THE VIBE Like a cold, expensive energy drink. It’s bright, loud, and gives you a quick buzz, but leaves a slightly metallic aftertaste.

Videos

HOW TO MAKE A KILLING | Official Trailer | STUDIOCANAL

Cast

Jessica Henwick

Margaret Qualley

Alexander Hanson

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Insomniacs Reviews
- 29 April 2026 at 12:13 PM

⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 6/10
THE SUMMARY
This is a sharp, satirical thriller that dives into the cutthroat world of modern influencers and the “get rich quick” culture. We follow a group of desperate content creators who are invited to a remote, high-tech mansion by a mysterious tech billionaire (Nicholas Hoult) under the guise of a life-changing collaboration. However, the game quickly turns deadly when they realize they aren’t there to make content—they’re there to be the content in a twisted social experiment where views are quite literally worth a life. It’s a cynical, bloody look at what people are willing to do for a bit of online clout.
THE PROS
Nicholas Hoult is a total winner as the unhinged tech mogul, playing the role with a cold, charismatic edge that makes your skin crawl. The social commentary is absolute spot on, managing to roast everything from “apology videos” to the obsession with metrics without feeling too preachy. It’s a 6/10 because the tension in the first part is genuinely gripping, building a sense of unease as the shiny luxury of the mansion begins to feel like a prison. The production design is epic status, using sleek, clinical interiors that contrast perfectly with the messy, violent chaos that unfolds. It’s also got some punchy humor that lands well, especially when the characters prioritize their lighting even while running for their lives.
THE CONS
It earns a 6/10 because the final part feels like a bit of a letdown compared to the buildup, opting for a generic slasher ending rather than sticking to the cleverer psychological stuff. The middle part is quite sluggish, with a few too many scenes of characters arguing in circles that don’t really push the plot forward. It misses a higher mark because the supporting cast of influencers are written to be so unlikeable that it’s hard to care who survives and who gets cancelled permanently. At nearly two hours, the pacing feels off, and the “big twist” is something most viewers will have figured out before the halfway mark.
THE VERDICT
A 6/10. A stylish and cynical thriller that has some bite but doesn’t quite stick the landing. It’s a winner if you enjoy watching arrogant influencers get their comeuppance, but it doesn’t offer much more than surface-level thrills. Anticipated for those who liked The Menu or Glass Onion, but it’s a bit more style over substance when you really look at it. It’s a decent watch for a Friday night, but don’t expect it to stay in your head for long after the credits roll.
INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
• Method Acting: Nicholas Hoult reportedly stayed away from social media for three months before filming started to disconnect from the “online noise” and better understand his character’s disdain for the digital world.
• Real Locations: The “high-tech mansion” is actually a private eco-estate in Norway. The production had to use helicopters to bring in equipment because the terrain was too rough for standard trucks, which added a sincere sense of isolation for the cast.
• Hidden Details: Throughout the film, the “view counts” displayed on the augmented reality screens in the house actually match the real-time runtime of the movie in seconds, a meta-nod to how much time the audience is “investing” in the characters.
THE VIBE
Like a cold, expensive energy drink. It’s bright, loud, and gives you a quick buzz, but leaves a slightly metallic aftertaste.

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