
The Assignment
A revenger's tale.
Directed by Walter Hill
Produced by SBS Productions, Lone Wolf
A dark, high-octane revenge thriller built on a transgressive premise, blending graphic action with body-horror elements and paranoia.
Ace assassin Frank Kitchen is double crossed by gangsters and falls into the hands of rogue surgeon known as The Doctor who turns him into a woman. The hitman, now a hitwoman, sets out for revenge, aided by a nurse named Johnnie who also has secrets.
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Is The Assignment violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.
Is The Assignment scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.
Is The Assignment easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Does The Assignment end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.
Is The Assignment sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.
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