After its world premiere at Fantastic Fest and a theatrical release in Russia, 4Digital Media brings true crime thriller, THE EXECUTION, home to the U.S. on May 28th.
Loosely based on the brutal murders committed by Russian serial killer Andrei Chikatilo, “The Butcher of Rostov”, who killed more than 50 women and children before he was captured, Lado Kvataniya’s feature film debut delivers a twisted and riveting true crime thriller.
“Lado Kvataniya delivers a brutal and gripping psychological thriller”
– ComingSoon –
“The Execution will knock you out with its sprawling crime story.”
– Fresh Fiction –
A riveting thriller from start to finish
– Elements of Madness –
“A gritty, twisty serial killer thriller, allegorizing true crime in a mimesis of murder”
– Projected Figures –
“‘The Execution’ is epic in scope and brings to mind the work David Fincher did on the TV series ‘Mindhunter’.”
– Backseat Mafia –
“Disturbing, bleak and extremely well shot, The Execution is an effective crime thriller that stays with you long after the credits roll.”
– Film Pulse –
“An ambitious and well-crafted thriller that subverts the cultural expectations of the serial killer trope.”
– N+ –
“The Execution is a welcome addition to the detective genre. From the production design, to the score, to the cinematography. You can see the care in every detail that was taken to bring to life the dark and cold word of The Execution.”
– Shuffle Online –
FILM INFORMATION
Release Date: May 28, 2024 (Digital & VOD)
Directed By: Lado Kvataniya
Written By: Lado Kvataniya, Olga Gorodetskaya
Starring: Niko Tavadze, Evgeniy Tkachuk, Daniil Spivakovskiy, Aglaya Tarasova
Cinematography By: Denis Firstov (Коллектор)
Score By: Kirill Richter
Genre: Crime Thriller, Mystery, Drama
Language: Russian (English subtitles)
Production Company: Hype Films
Distributor: 4Digital Media
Runtime: 138 minutes
Aspect Ratio: 2:39
Audio: 5.1 and 2.0
Logline:
When the police finally catch an elusive serial killer, no one can prove his guilt, resulting in the lead detective making it personal.
Synopsis:
For 10 years the country’s most wanted serial killer has evaded police. Even when he’s finally caught, nobody can prove his guilt. As the manhunt intensifies, the investigation grows increasingly personal between detective and suspect.
