King of the Ants

King of the Ants

They wanted a Fall Guy. They created a Monster.

Directed by Stuart Gordon

Produced by Hecht Co., Red Hen Productions

2004102 min5.9 / 10

A brutal descent into violence and madness as a desperate drifter transforms from hired killer into a vengeful monster, exploring the corrupting nature of betrayal and brutality.

A young drifter, struggling to makes ends meet, accepts a job to kill a prominent accountant. When he isn't paid for the hit, revenge is now his path.

Questions people ask

  • Is King of the Ants violent? Yes, very. More violent than 97% of films.

  • Does King of the Ants end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 96% of films.

  • Is King of the Ants easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.

  • Is King of the Ants scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.

  • Is King of the Ants sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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32/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

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Rarity38

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise41

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love20

How much audiences actually like it

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