Bill Skarsgård’s “compelling” near-perfect ’70s-set thriller gets brilliant first trailer

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The first trailer for Bill Skarsgård’s new thriller, Dead Man’s Wire, is out now, and it looks fantastic. The film, set in the 1970s, received overwhelmingly positive reviews when it premiered earlier this year, even earning a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes.

The film is based on the real events surrounding Tony Kiritsis, who, desperate after falling behind on his mortgage, held his broker hostage. He believed the broker was intentionally refusing to grant him more time, hoping to foreclose on his home.

The intense trailer features Tony calling into DJ Fred Temple’s (Colman Domingo) radio program, passionately stating that he’s determined to protect everything he has.

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With police and the media gathered outside, Tony demands an apology and money. We then see Richard Hall, the hostage (played by Dacre Montgomery), on the phone with his father (Al Pacino), urging him to apologize, but his father refuses.

People reacted strongly to what Tony did, with opinions sharply split after he boldly proclaimed, “I’m a national hero, and everyone needs to remember that.”

When Dead Man’s Wire was first released, it received a perfect 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, though it has since dropped slightly to 97%. Little White Lies praised the film as a captivating story, but noted it felt reminiscent of other, stronger movies.

According to Loud and Clear Reviews, Dead Man’s Wire is a clever and unexpectedly funny movie that resonates with current issues of economic inequality and the desire for a fairer society.

According to The Playlist, director Gus Van Sant skillfully directs Dead Man’s Wire, making it run smoothly despite the limitations of its somewhat tired premise. They note that even basic, enjoyable elements remain satisfying.

As a big fan, I’ve been reading a lot about this movie, and it’s interesting how people are comparing it to Al Pacino’s Dog Day Afternoon. The Hollywood Reporter said it definitely feels like a tribute to that classic, but still manages to be its own thing. Next Best Picture had a cool take – they called it almost a flipped version of the ’75 film, though they admitted it doesn’t quite reach the same level.

Dead Man’s Wire is yet to confirm a UK cinema release date.

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2025-11-26 14:49