Killer Advice (2021): Cast & Ratings
Killer Advice is a 2021 crime thriller directed by Jared Cohn, starring Kate Watson as Beth, Eric Roberts and Meredith Thomas. It runs 2 hours and was made on a reported $600,000 budget. Its Echo Score is 49/100.
- Echo Score
- 49
- budget
- $600K
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- Jared Cohn
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- Mutiny Films
- Budget
- $600K
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Killer Advice About?
The premise of Killer Advice without spoilers.
After experiencing a traumatic event, Beth seeks therapy at the suggestion of her loved ones. However, her new therapist’s methods prove unsettling and unconventional, leading Beth down a dangerous path. She must now question the therapist’s motives and confront a growing sense of unease as she tries to heal.
Killer Advice Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- family relationships
- friend
Killer Advice Cast & Characters
Kate Watson leads the cast as Beth, with Eric Roberts as Trevor and Meredith Thomas as Marsha. Directed by Jared Cohn; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jared Cohn
- Kate Watson as Beth
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Eric Roberts as Trevor - Meredith Thomas as Marsha
- Gigi Gustin as Jess
Also Starring in Killer Advice
· 1 more- Steve Richard Harris Nick
More from Jared Cohn
More films directed by Jared Cohn, best-rated first: Deadlock, Deadly Vows, My Deadly Affair and Her Fatal Fling.
Killer Advice Reviews & Ratings
Our Echo Score gives it 49/100, strongest in sensory experience (60) and weakest in art & craft (35).
Killer Advice Echo Score Breakdown
Killer Advice elicits a divided response, with the majority of viewers criticizing its execution while a minority applaud its occasional thrills. The film suffers from uneven direction, subpar acting, and a contrived plot, yet moments of tension and occasional strong performances provide brief engagement. Overall, the mixed impressions result in a modest rating that reflects both its shortcomings and its fleeting strengths.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 35
In terms of art and craft, the film displays notable deficiencies. Reviewers repeatedly cite clumsy direction, uninspired cinematography, and rough editing, describing scenes as over‑the‑top and poorly staged. A few comments note fleeting visual suspense and adequate transitions, but these are outweighed by the prevailing technical disappointments. Consequently, the artistic execution is judged to be weak.
- Character & Emotion 48
When evaluating character and emotion, performances are largely perceived as uneven. Critics highlight poor, soap‑opera style acting and distracting vocal choices, yet they also commend Kate Watson’s nuanced portrayal and occasional chemistry with co‑stars. The disparity between the majority of flat performances and isolated strong ones yields a mixed but generally low assessment of the film’s character work.
- Story & Flow 45
The story and flow receive a mixed appraisal. Many reviewers describe the plot as ridiculous, lacking motive, and culminating in a flat climax, while a smaller group praises its suspenseful opening, unexpected twists, and overall entertainment value. The inconsistency between a contrived narrative and intermittent engaging moments leads to a middling score for story cohesion and originality.
- Sensory Experience 60
Sensory experience is judged as modestly acceptable. Viewers mention minor lighting and sound issues but do not single out the soundtrack or visual style as major faults. Positive notes refer to seamless transitions and occasional atmospheric tension. The limited criticism balanced with some technical adequacy produces a slightly above‑average sensory rating.
- Rewatch Factor 55
Rewatch factor reflects a polarized view. Several critics find the film a waste of time and unlikely to be revisited, whereas others describe it as fun, engaging, and worth a second viewing due to its twists and entertainment. This ambivalence results in a moderate score that acknowledges both the reluctance to rewatch and the occasional replay appeal.
Killer Advice Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Deadly Therapy” and “킬러 어드바이스”.
- Also known as
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- Deadly Therapy
- 킬러 어드바이스
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Killer Advice FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, budget and post-credit scenes of Killer Advice, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Killer Advice?
Killer Advice runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was Killer Advice released?
Killer Advice was released on February 5, 2021.
Who directed Killer Advice?
Killer Advice was directed by Jared Cohn.
More films by Jared Cohn Who is in the cast of Killer Advice?
Killer Advice stars Kate Watson as Beth, Eric Roberts as Trevor and Meredith Thomas as Marsha, among 5 credited actors.
What was the budget of Killer Advice?
Killer Advice had a reported budget of $600,000.
Does Killer Advice have a post-credit scene?
No. Killer Advice has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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