Stressed to Kill

2016

Action / Comedy / Crime / Drama / Thriller

Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 97% · 1 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 97% · 100 ratings
IMDb Rating 5.3/10 10 555 555

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Plot summary

After suffering a heart attack, Bill (Bill Oberst) takes his doctor's advice literally to eliminate the stresses from his life. The plan is working until his killings attract the attention of a psychotic cop (Armand Assante) who isn't sure whether he wants to arrest or join him. Complications deepen when it becomes apparent to Bill that the biggest cause of stress in his life might be his wife.

Director

Mark Savage Photo
Mark Savage

Top cast

Paul Fanning Photo
Paul Fanning as Flip Feinstein
Armand Assante Photo
Armand Assante as Paul Jordan
Alvin Aki Photo
Alvin Aki as Mr. Lee
Lynn Single Photo
Lynn Single as Thelma
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939.76 MB
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English 2.0
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24 fps
1 hr 42 min
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1.7 GB
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English 2.0
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24 fps
1 hr 42 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by kellymoravek 5 / 10

Close, but no cigar

Idea for the plot was good, but the acting was ... not. Almost coukd have worked as a spoof, but acting wasn't quite good enough for that. But couldn't stop watching. Does pick up at the end.
Reviewed by nathanswenson 7 / 10

Who needs blood pressure meds?

More black comedy than thriller, this film has Bill Oberst, Jr. doing what we'd all like to do to all those annoying asshats we encounter in our daily lives...kill them. Under doctor's orders to reduce his blood pressure following a heart attack, Bill (with the help of his chemist best friend Stan) eliminates those human stresses that plague him. Hot on his trail is an unconventional detective (Armand Assante) who forces these amateur serial killers to devise an ingenious endgame. The plot and pacing is solid but is somewhat weakened by stilted dialogue and occasional uneven acting. Oberst and Assante do well enough to smooth over these pitfalls, though. If I'm honest, I recommend this movie based on one incredible scene. It's the one where Assante takes Bill for a midnight ride in his ice cream truck (don't ask). The dynamic between these two is electric, even mesmerizing. The other scene that stands out is near the beginning when Bill chases an annoying asshat and then witnesses the asshat get creamed by a truck. The resulting smile on Bill's face is one of childlike joy that is both beautiful and utterly terrifying. The film is a about 10 minutes too long but is still worth your time. As a postscript, I'd like to lobby for Oberst to do more comedy. He's good at it.
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