Watch this thriller spiral into folk-horror hysteria — and stream it free on Tubi

Neil Maskell in Kill List — (Image credit: Alamy)

Searching for a hidden gem on Tubi? You'll find plenty there to whet your appetite for weird, but there's one in particular you shouldn't sleep on. "Kill List" is waiting, and it's one of the most effective bait-and-switch films ever made.

This strange, surreal thriller is a bit of a wolf in sheep's clothing. It poses as a crime drama about two ex-soldiers taking on a new hitman contract. But as they work their way down the "kill list," things take a turn for the weird. And suddenly, the movie is no longer just about striking off names on a list; it's a lot deeper, darker, and scarier.

What's 'Kill List' about?

Jay (Neil Maskell) is an ex-soldier living in England, and the eight months since his last job have left his marriage to Shel (MyAnna Buring) strained and his bank account empty. Things change when his old partner, Gal (Michael Smiley), shows up for a dinner party. He's got a high-paying gig lined up for them from a mysterious new client.

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Most partners would walk away when a new client insists on signing a contract in blood, but Jay and Gal, desperate for the money, reluctantly agree. They are given a list of three targets: "The Priest," "The Librarian" and "The MP."

Their search starts with the first target. But when "The Priest" seems to recognize Jay and thanks him just before he's killed, the job becomes something else entirely. Next thing you know, they've gone down a dark and scary rabbit hole as they realize these aren't your average hitman targets.

Why you should stream 'Kill List' on Tubi

Think of a tough gangster flick suddenly turning into the original "The Wicker Man," and you'll have an idea of where this movie is going. It takes a hard left and that surprise is part of why you should give it a look.

Every name they cross off the list only leads to more questions, and every person they meet is more sinister than the last. You genuinely can't tell if Jay is just a paranoid killer losing his grip on reality, or if he and Gal are puppets in some sort of ritual by the end.

Questioning what you just saw after you finish a movie always means it made an impact. And it's likely you'll be left reeling after watching, so you'll be left with plenty of things to ask. It might even leave you wondering how many other crime-centric movies decide to transform halfway through in the future.

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Brittany Vincent has been covering video games and tech for over 13 years for publications including Tom's Guide, MTV, Rolling Stone, CNN, Popular Science, Playboy, IGN, GamesRadar, Polygon, Kotaku, Maxim, and more. She's also appeared as a panelist at video game conventions like PAX East and PAX West and has coordinated social media for companies like CNET. When she's not writing or gaming, she's looking for the next great visual novel in the vein of Saya no Uta. You can follow her on Twitter @MolotovCupcake.

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