contract killer

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So when, early in “Knox Goes Away,” his character, a contract killer named John Knox, is warned by his doctor of an imminent mental health crisis, Keaton’s control is more eloquent than any breakdown.

From New York Times • Mar. 14, 2024

In 2022, Pearce is co-starring in a film in which a contract killer who has early-onset Alzheimer’s uses similar methods in order to keep track of details.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2022

She's gone to an opulent house to try to rescue the contract killer there who she believes is still under the Red Room's control — Yelena's mission now is to free other Black Widows.

From Salon • Dec. 15, 2021

According to Deadline, Monday’s episode, "Great Wide Open," saw Gibbs and Special Agent Timothy McGee, played by Sam Murray, venture to Alaska to find a contract killer who was hired by a local company.

From Fox News • Oct. 12, 2021

Critically adored Better Call Saul, the contract killer romp Killing Eve, and constant Netflix recommended suggestion Ozark all return with consecutive nominations this year, as does 2017 winner The Handmaid’s Tale.

From The Guardian • Sep. 18, 2020