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The Killer (2023)

Film
DirectorDavid Fincher
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Form & technique
  • The Killer's consistently flat, unemotional demeanor and monotone voice-over → The Smile Tax
Tropes
  • The Killer's internal monologue and mantra ("Stick to the plan," etc.)
  • The Killer's use of consumer technology and brands (WeWork, Amazon, McDonald's, Fitbit) → The Enterprise of the Self
  • The detailed, repetitive scenes of preparation and clean-up (assembling rifle, cleaning crime scenes, acquiring vehicles)
  • The film's emphasis on global travel, supply chains, and infrastructure (airports, rental cars, storage units)

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