The Tournament
Every seven years, in an unsuspecting town, The Tournament takes place. A battle royale between 30 of the world's deadliest assassins. The last man standing receives the $10,000,000 cash prize and the title of World's No. 1 Assassin, which itself carries the legendary million dollar-a-bullet price tag.
Release Year
2009
Runtime
95 min
Audience Score
6.0
Genres
Horror, Action, Thriller
Story Snapshot
Every seven years, in an unsuspecting town, The Tournament takes place. A battle royale between 30 of the world's deadliest assassins. The last man standing receives the $10,000,000 cash prize and the title of World's No. 1 Assassin, which itself carries the legendary million dollar-a-bullet price tag.
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The Tournament is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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