Cult Killer is a 2024 crime thriller directed by Jon Keeyes and written by Charles Burnley, starring Alice Eve and Antonio Banderas. It received a token US theatrical release on January 19, 2024 through Saban Films, before moving to streaming — it has already been released, and is not a Netflix title (it later streamed on Hulu). In the film, a young private investigator (Eve) sets out to find who murdered her mentor and forms an uneasy alliance with a serial killer to do it. Reviews were mixed: Rotten Tomatoes lists 42% from critics, with the film described as an entertaining throwback to ’90s serial-killer thrillers despite plot-hole criticism.
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Release date: January 19, 2024 (United States)
Quick Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Director | Jon Keeyes |
| Writer | Charles Burnley |
| Composers | Gerry Owens, Aoife O’Leary |
| Starring | Alice Eve, Antonio Banderas, Shelley Hennig, Paul Reid |
| Production | Yale Productions |
| Distributor | Saban Films |
| Release Date | January 19, 2024 |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 42% (critics) |
Who Composed Cult Killer
Gerry Owens and Aoife O’Leary co-scored Cult Killer for Yale Entertainment. Owens is a Dublin-based multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer whose Black Bag Music banner has licensed cues for major movie trailers, including Thor: The Dark World, Edge of Tomorrow, San Andreas, Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, The Lone Ranger, and Tomorrowland. He co-scored Cult Killer alongside two other Jon Keeyes/Antonio Banderas films, The Clean Up Crew and Guns Up. O’Leary is a Dublin singer-songwriter and composer who also contributed a song to the 2022 Jon Keeyes/Antonio Banderas thriller Code Name Banshee.
Cult Killer Soundtrack List
We could not find a standalone Cult Killer soundtrack album or verified song-by-song tracklist released separately from Owens and O’Leary’s score. Rather than guess at song placements, we’re disclosing that gap honestly — if an official soundtrack release surfaces, we’ll update this page with verified credits.
Official Trailer:
Where to Stream Cult Killer
After its limited theatrical release, Cult Killer moved to Hulu and digital rental platforms; it has not streamed on Netflix. Check our streaming hub for current availability, and Apple Music / Spotify for the composers’ other work.
Cast
- Alice Eve as Cassie Holt
- Antonio Banderas as Mikael Tallini
- Paul Reid as Rory McMahon
- Shelley Hennig as Jamie Douglas
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the Cult Killer score?
Gerry Owens and Aoife O’Leary co-composed the score, as confirmed on Owens’ official composer site.
Did Gerry Owens really score the Thor: The Dark World trailer?
Yes. Owens’ Black Bag Music banner licensed cues for the Thor: The Dark World trailer campaign, along with trailers for Edge of Tomorrow, San Andreas, Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, and others.
Is Cult Killer a Netflix movie?
No. It was distributed theatrically by Saban Films and later streamed on Hulu, not Netflix.
When was Cult Killer released?
It received a token US theatrical release on January 19, 2024, before moving to streaming.
How was Cult Killer reviewed by critics?
Reception was mixed, with a 42% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes; some reviewers called it a gripping throwback despite a thin investigative plot.
Related reading: Movie Soundtracks | Hulu | Streaming Guide
You left out Aiofe O’Leary, as music composer w/ Gerry Owens. She has a previous movie credit as composer for Banshee, another Antonio Banderas flick. Give her credit!