Bill Skarsgard starrer ‘Boy Kills World’ gets riveting trailer and release date

The movie revolves around Boy (Bill Skarsgård), a deaf mute who embarks on a quest for revenge
PUBLISHED FEB 23, 2024
Bill Skarsgård in a still from 'Boy Kills World' (Roadside Attractions)
Bill Skarsgård in a still from 'Boy Kills World' (Roadside Attractions)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The first trailer of ‘Boy Kills World’ has been released, starring Bill Skarsgård, Jessica Rothe, Michelle Dockery, Brett Gelman, Isaiah Mustafa, Yayan Ruhian and Famke Janssen in crucial roles.

Directed by Moritz Mohr, the upcoming film, which is set to premiere in theaters on April 26, promises a thrilling and action-packed experience.

Based on the trailer, it is safe to say that ‘Boy Kills World’ will have an exaggerated tone and a highly stylized presentation.

What is ‘Boy Kills World’ about?

Famke Janssen as Hilda Van Der Koy in a still from 'Boy Kills World' (Roadside Attractions)
Famke Janssen as Hilda Van Der Koy in a still from 'Boy Kills World' (Roadside Attractions)

The trailer provides a chilling glimpse of Boy (Bill Skarsgard), a deaf mute who embarks on a violent quest for revenge after his family is murdered.

The official synopsis reads, “Skarsgard stars as ‘Boy’ who vows revenge after his family is murdered by Hilda Van Der Koy (Janssen), the deranged matriarch of a corrupt post-apocalyptic dynasty that left the boy orphaned, deaf and voiceless.”

Furthermore, the trailer showcases instances of meta-humor integrated into Sam Raimi-produced action extravaganza film.

What to expect from ‘Boy Kills World’?

Bill Skarsgård in a still from 'Boy Kills World' (Roadside Attractions)
Bill Skarsgård in a still from 'Boy Kills World' (Roadside Attractions)

The first trailer of ‘Boy Kills World’ introduces viewers to an organization named Vandacoy, who killed Boy’s family in front of his eyes.

The remaining part of the trailer depicts explicit violence that will intrigue viewers, leaving them eager to discover the outcome.

Furthermore, the trailer highlights Skarsgård's compelling depiction of Boy, who sets out on a brutal martial arts rampage to seek revenge for his family's death.

The viewers can expect a tremendous showcase of action scenes, igniting the feeling of a good action movie.

Skarsgård is best known for portraying Pennywise in the horror films ‘It’ and ‘It: Chapter Two’. ‘Boy Kills World’ will signify an intriguing shift in pace for the actor.

With vibrant colors, quirky dark humor, and intense action scenes, the film can offer a unique and unpredictable experience to the viewers. 

'Boy Kills World' is set to premiere in theaters on April 26, 2024.

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