The Killer (2023)

The Killer (2023), directed by David Fincher and written by Andrew Kevin Walker, is a gripping action-thriller that combines Fincher’s trademark psychological intensity with the dark, stylish elements of a neo-noir crime story. Based on the French graphic novel series The Killer, created by Alexis “Matz” Nolent and illustrated by Luc Jacamon, the film explores themes of morality, obsession, and the personal cost of living a life of violence. With a captivating performance from Michael Fassbender in the lead role, The Killer is a chilling exploration of the psychological disintegration of a hitman, whose perfectly controlled existence begins to unravel after a botched job.


At the heart of The Killer is the unnamed protagonist (played by Michael Fassbender), a highly skilled and meticulous assassin. The film follows his journey through a world of brutal violence and betrayal, as he attempts to track down those responsible for a failed assassination attempt that threatens to expose him. However, what sets The Killer apart from other action thrillers is its psychological depth, focusing not just on the physicality of violence but on the mental toll it takes on its protagonist. This hitman is not just a cold-blooded killer; he is a man who has spent years suppressing his emotions and rationalizing his violent actions. But as his meticulously controlled world begins to collapse, he finds himself facing the consequences of his own moral decay.