Sam Raimi’s Latest Production Features Bill Skarsgård in a Martial Arts Tour-de-Force.
Director Moritz Mohr’s feature-film debut Boy Kills World is an explosive amalgamation of arcade games, violent comics, and martial-arts cinema. Bill Skarsgård plays Boy, who’s on a quest for vengeance against the malevolent matriarch Hilda Van Der Koy, portrayed by Famke Janssen. Boy’s tumultuous journey, guided by a mysterious shaman (Yayan Ruhian of The Raid), involves both confrontation with Van Der Koy’s henchmen and allegiances with a desperate resistance group. The film revels in its audacious action sequences, infused with dark humor, and standout performances. Amidst its engaging plot, viewers will spot a nostalgic nod via an arcade game called Super Dragon Punch Force II, laying the breadcrumbs for the first playable game in the fictitious franchise, Super Dragon Punch Force 3.
“Super Dragon Punch Force 3” is the first title developed by Talent Digital Art. The game immerses players in a vibrant universe inspired by a wide range of geek cultures where they collect and battle with a cast of eclectic fighters. The game offers both single-player and multiplayer experiences on PC, iOS, and Android. Set against the backdrop of a comic book store named Zed’s Comics, players are transported to an adrenaline-charged world of combat arenas, skillfully navigating their way through fun, fluid, and fast-paced matches. Designed with modern comic book and manga influences, Super Dragon Punch Force 3 is a nod to arcade gaming nostalgia. Set for release in Q2 2024, the game promises to be both approachable for newcomers and entertaining for fighting game enthusiasts.
Amidst the anarchy and fervor of “Boy Kills World,” with its homage to arcade gaming, emerges this exciting announcement of Super Dragon Punch Force 3. As TIFF casts its cinematic magic, the entwining of filmic action with digital arts promises a thrilling journey for fans across both mediums.
As a special treat for those attending the premiere of “Boy Kills World”, when the house lights come up, there will be a surprise for the audience that will include a Super Dragon Punch Force 3 QR code. Those who scan the QR code and sign up will not only be kept updated about the game over the coming months, but also receive a limited, in-game skin available to attendees of TIFF and early adopters.
For those not attending, find more information here:
About Talent Digital Art (TDA):
Hailing from South Africa, Talent Digital Art is a pioneering game development studio forged by a dedicated team of gamers. We aim to create unforgettable experiences, inspired by the super talented developers whose games we’ve spent countless hours playing. We want the games we create to be easy to pick up and play, powered by simple mechanics and enjoyable systems. While our highest priority is to make games that are effortlessly enjoyable, we’re also eager to introduce our audiences to unforgettable characters, spectacular new worlds to explore, and larger-than-life narratives that will resonate in their hearts and minds and immerse them in life-changing experiences.
About Boy Kills World:
BOY KILLS WORLD is an action-thriller spectacle set in a dystopian world. When BOY’s family is murdered by the city’s brutal leader, he escapes to the jungle where he is trained by a mysterious shaman for one purpose — to avenge his family and kill the leader. Starring Bill Skarsgård (“It,” “John Wick: Chapter 4,” “Barbarian”) as BOY, and martial arts master Yayan Ruhian (“Star Wars: The Force Awakens”) as Mentor, the film also features Jessica Rothe (“La La Land”), Famke Janssen (X-Men Series; FX’s “Nip/Tuck”), Brett Gelman (“Stranger Things,” “Fleabag”), Sharlto Copley (“Beast,” “District 9”), Michelle Dockery (“Downton Abbey”), Isaiah Mustafa (“It Chapter 2”), Andrew Koji (“Bullet Train”), Nicholas and Cameron Crovetti (“Big Little Lies”), and Quinn Copeland (Peacock’s “Punky Brewster”).
BOY KILLS WORLD is produced by Sam Raimi, and marks the feature directorial debut of Moritz Mohr. Raimi is best known for the Spider-Man trilogy and the Evil Dead franchise, and most recently the mega box-office hit, MCU’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. The film is also produced by Roy Lee of Vertigo Entertainment, Simon Swart and Wayne Fitzjohn through Nthibah Pictures, and Alex Lebovici of Hammerstone Studios. Zainab Azizi of Raimi Productions also serves as producer, and Capstone Global Chairman and CEO Christian Mercuri as executive producer. The film is written by Arend Remmers and Tyler Burton Smith. Capstone is handling international rights, while Capstone and CAA Media Finance Group will co-rep U.S. rights.
