Kill Switch (2008): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Kill Switch is a 2008 adventure thriller directed by Jeff King, starring Steven Seagal as Det. Jacob King, Michael Filipowich and Mark Collie. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $382,084 worldwide.
English What Is Kill Switch About?
The premise of Kill Switch without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
His rules. his way. no exceptions. A troubled detective travels to Memphis in order to track down a pair of serial killers.
Kill Switch Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- black panties
- suspense
- fbi federal bureau of investigation
- female police officer
- low budget
- murder of a female police officer
- corrupt cop
- pig
- garter belt
- legs
- police procedural crime
- serial killer crime
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- cannibal
- clown
- cannibalism
- detective
- serial killer
- female frontal nudity
- scene of the crime
- male female relationship
- murder of a police officer
- manhunt
- murder of an innocent person
- neo noir
- bare chested male
- psychopath
- tattoo
- exploding car
- autopsy
- corpse
- machismo
- morgue
- threatened with a knife
- knife fight
- tooth knocked out
- southern accent
- interrogation
- flashback
- investigation
- police officer
- police station
- bar
- torture
- police captain
- partner
- husband wife relationship
- beaten to death
- offscreen killing
- action hero
- police chase
Kill Switch Cast & Characters
Steven Seagal leads the cast as Det. Jacob King, with Michael Filipowich as Lazerus and Mark Collie as Billy Joe Hill. Directed by Jeff King; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jeff King
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Steven Seagal as Det. Jacob King - Michael Filipowich as Lazerus
- Mark Collie as Billy Joe Hill
- Karyn Michelle Baltzer as Celine
Also Starring in Kill Switch
· 13 more- Chris Thomas King Det. Storm Anderson
- Isaac Hayes Coroner
- Holly Dignard Agent Frankie Miller
- Daniella Evangelista Barmaid
- Andrea Stefancikova Russian Woman
- Philip Granger Captain Jensen
- Aliyah O'Brien Judith
- Jerry Rector CDLU Lawyer
- Alison Araya Linda
- Phillip Mitchell Lupe
- J. Anthony Pena Pepe 'Coroner' (uncredited)
- Apollonia Vanova Jessica Trimble
- Finn Michael Flashback Killer
More from Jeff King
More films directed by Jeff King: Damage and Driven to Kill.
Kill Switch Plot Summary
What happens in Kill Switch from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jacob King, Steven Seagal is a Memphis police officer whose brutal methods have earned him a legendary reputation among his peers. Despite a childhood tragedy—his twin brother was murdered in front of him—King pursues a string of brutal killings, mostly targeting young, attractive women. The killer, Lazerus, Michael Filipowich, leaves cryptic astrological clues at the crime scenes, hinting at a methodical, almost ritualistic pattern. In parallel, another ruthless murderer, Billy Joe Hill, Mark Collie, operates with a different personal motive and a different rhythm.
Full summary
The whole story of Kill Switch, scene by scene
Kill Switch Box Office
Kill Switch grossed $382,084 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$382.1K
- International
- $382.1K
Kill Switch Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Kill Switch.
How Well Do You Know Kill Switch?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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In which city is Jacob King a police officer?
Cars in Kill Switch
21 cars on screen, including the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban and the 1994 Chrysler LHS.
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1968 Dodge Monaco Minor role -
2003 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Kill!, Intent to Kill and To Kill For.
Kill Switch FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Kill Switch, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Kill Switch?
Kill Switch runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Kill Switch released?
Kill Switch was released on October 6, 2008.
Who directed Kill Switch?
Kill Switch was directed by Jeff King.
More films by Jeff King Who is in the cast of Kill Switch?
Kill Switch stars Steven Seagal as Det. Jacob King, Michael Filipowich as Lazerus and Mark Collie as Billy Joe Hill, among 17 credited actors.
How much did Kill Switch make at the box office?
Kill Switch grossed $382,084 worldwide.
Does Kill Switch have a post-credit scene?
No. Kill Switch has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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