Bullet Head
Four seasoned criminals plan a risky heist, but their scheme blows up and they end up isolated inside a shuttered warehouse. The walls close in as the law tightens its grip and a single, ominous presence waits outside, the attack dog named DeNiro. Inside, paranoia grows as loyalties fracture and... Read more
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About Bullet Head
Four seasoned criminals plan a risky heist, but their scheme blows up and they end up isolated inside a shuttered warehouse. The walls close in as the law tightens its grip and a single, ominous presence waits outside, the attack dog named DeNiro. Inside, paranoia grows as loyalties fracture and each man weighs his own chances of making it out alive. The space itself becomes a character, with creaking doors, flickering lights, and the constant hum of a ventilator that seems to pulse with the danger. A misstep, a lie, or a betrayed bargain could unravel the fragile balance and plunge the group into a deadly stand off. The setup emphasizes pressure and psychology over broad spectacle, and tension lingers.
Directed by Paul Solet, Bullet Head was released in 2017 as a compact crime thriller. The film stars Adrien Brody, Antonio Banderas, John Malkovich, Rory Culkin, and Ori Pfeffer in a tight, character driven confinement tale that keeps momentum sharp.
Box office receipts for Bullet Head are reported at 87,465 dollars, reflecting a limited release and niche appeal. The modest sum mirrors a film that found most of its attention through festival play and home viewing, marking its limited release.
Bullet Head has not spurred a broad cultural footprint. It remains a lean thriller enjoyed by fans of the lead cast and genre enthusiasts, with no widely quoted lines or iconic scenes shaping conversations beyond its compact, tense premise. Its festival run was modest and it has not spawned memes.
Critics offered mixed comments on Bullet Head, praising the performances and the claustrophobic mood while noting the premise stays lean rather than inventive. The film wrestles with trust, loyalty, and power under pressure, turning a warehouse trap into a study of survival. The ending stays ambiguous with room for debate.
Details
- Release Date
- December 07, 2017
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Rating
- R
- User Ratings
- 539 votes
- Type
- Movie
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Country
- United States
- Studio
- Millennium Media +3 more
- Box Office
- $87,465
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Official Trailer
Cast
Adrien Brody
Stacy
Antonio Banderas
Blue
John Malkovich
Walker
Rory Culkin
Gage
Ori Pfeffer
The Handler
Alexandra Dinu
Grace
James Robinson
Young Gage
Deyan Petrov
Young Walker
Jason Francis
Young Gage's Father
Clive Sawyer
Truffle Dog Master
Director: Paul Solet