Warning for fans of thrillers and intense family dramas, Prime Video has just released a new hypnotic thriller with a high-flying cast that includes Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Inception), Shailene Woodley (Big Little Lies), Richard Madden (Game of Thrones). , Claire Holman (Little Drummer Girl), Abbey Lee (Mad Max: Fury Road) and Grandpa Sissy (We Hunt Together).
If you’re looking for a good new, well-written thriller with relentless performances, here’s what you need to know about Killer Heat, watch now on Prime Video.
A fascinating thriller against the background of family drama
Adaptation of the story of jealousy (Sjalusimanen og andre fortellinger) Published by Jo Nesbo in 2021, Killer Heat is written by Matt Charman and Roberto Bentivenia and directed by Franco-Ivorian filmmaker Philippe Lacotte, known for his documentaries and feature films Run, Twelfth Night and most recently Black Tea.
It all begins with the accidental death of Leo Vardakis, a young shipping magnate from an extremely powerful family. His death, which occurred on the island of Crete, shocked the region, but it seems very strange.
That’s why his sister-in-law Penelope (Shailene Woodley), who seemed strangely close, hires Nick Ball (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), an American private detective expatriate in Greece, to investigate Leo’s death.
Penelope doesn’t believe the official police report and wants to know what really happened to Leo and why anyone would hurt him. In this idyllic Mediterranean setting, Nick discovers the dark secrets of the wealthy and powerful Vardakis family, who rule the region like gods.
Haunted by his own family past, a private detective delves into the darkness of this clan, where jealousy runs deep and anyone can be suspicious, especially since Leo has a twin brother, Elias (Richard Madden), who is none other than him. Penelope’s husband and mother, Audrey (Claire Holman), who controlled the family.
Under the auspices of Greek mythology and the concepts of tragic storytelling, Killer Heat is a well-crafted psychological thriller that builds in tension as secrets are revealed and flashbacks lead to a shocking and intense finale.
With Jealousy as its climax, the 1-hour film explores how this toxic feeling can wreak havoc on anyone’s psyche and upset the power balance and equilibrium in family and intimate relationships.
The movie “Killer Heat” is available on Prime Video.
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