DEAD MONEY Trailer (2024) India Eisley, Emile Hirsch, Thriller Movie

DEAD MONEY Trailer (2024) India Eisley, Emile Hirsch, Thriller Movie

DEAD MONEY Trailer (2024) Emile Hirsch, India Eisley, Thriller Movie
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"When you see this perfect table, you go for it." Samuel Goldwyn Films has revealed an official trailer for a crime thriller film called Dead Money, a crime thriller from director Luc Walpoth, which also goes under Degenerate. This will be releasing on VOD right away in September if anyone wants to give it a look. After a violent home game robbery, a pro poker hustler and his girlfriend are caught up in a whirlwind night that ends in Andy playing the biggest game of his life, while both their lives hang in the balance. Starring Emile Hirsch and India Eisley as Andy and Chloe, David Keith, Peter Facinelli, Jimmy Jean-Louis, with Rory Culkin and Jackie Earle Haley. The film follows pro poker player Andy and his girlfriend Chloe who get wrapped up in a crazy 24 hours after a home poker game is robbed. It takes place in one night as we find out if he can win the game of his life. This looks pretty cheesy overall, doubtful that it will be the new Rounders. This gangster bad guys trope in many scripts is getting a tad boring. Just play some good poker.

Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Luc Walpoth's Dead Money, direct from SGF's YouTube:

Dead Money Trailer

When a home poker game is robbed by armed men, pro poker player Andy (Emile Hirsch) & his girlfriend Chloe (India Eisley) get caught in the middle. Now, Andy must play the best poker of his life at the biggest game in town to save his and Chloe's lives. Dead Money, also known as Degenerate in other countries, is directed by Swiss producer / filmmaker Luc Walpoth, director of the movies Baby Money and Peripheric Love previously, plus a few other shorts. The screenplay is written by Josh Wilcox. It's produced by Benacus Entertainment (Seth Michaels & Sara Sometti Michaels) in association with RNF Prods. (Reece Foster). This hasn't premiered at any festivals or elsewhere, as far as we know. Samuel Goldwyn Films debuts Walpoth's Dead Money in select US theaters + on VOD starting September 13th, 2024 this fall. Anyone interested?
Emile Hirsch stars as a skilled card player in the high-stakes thriller Dead Money, battling robbers and dangerous criminals to reclaim lost cash.
Alongside Hirsch, the film features a talented ensemble cast including Rory Culkin, David Keith, and Jackie Earle Haley.
In addition to Dead Money, Hirsch has multiple exciting projects on the horizon.
Everyone’s looking for a missing stack of cash in Collider’s exclusive trailer debut for Dead Money. The latest title to come from Samuel Goldwyn Films sees Emile Hirsch (Into the Wild) as a master card player who’s down on his luck. Arriving in cinemas on September 13, the first look at the Luc Walpoth (Peripheric Love) helmed feature takes audiences on a high-stakes thrill ride as Hirsch’s Andy and his girlfriend, Chloe (India Eisley, I Am the Night) try to hold onto a pile of money that isn’t theirs.

A hustler at the top of his poker game, the trailer introduces viewers to Andy, who gets his kicks and pays his bills by playing the competitive game. Along with his love of poker, Andy also has another obsession in his life — his girlfriend Chloe, who enjoys knowing that her boyfriend is raking in hand over fist with his unique set of skills. But, when Andy hits a losing streak, he tries to turn his luck around by making his money back at a string of home games. It’s at one of these events that Andy and the rest of the guests are robbed at gunpoint by a group of robbers who clear out the cash. When Andy discovers that the host of the game is the mastermind behind the robbery, he sees a chance to reclaim his money and then some. But, these desperate men aren’t the ones to be messed with, with Andy getting both himself and Chloe into heaps of trouble with the wrong people.

Filling out the movie’s ensemble cast are the likes of Rory Culkin (Scream 4), David Keith (The Indian in the Cupboard), Jackie Earle Haley (Watchmen), Peter Facinelli (Nurse Jackie), Jimmy Jean-Louis (Heroes), Jocelyn Hudon (The Strain), Michael Malarkey (The Vampire Diaries), Yung Bleu (Power Book II: Ghost) and Seth Michaels (Red Notice). Dead Money was penned by screenwriter Josh Wilcox, who holds credits on such titles as V/H/S and Dead by Midnight (Y2Kill).

What Else Does Emile Hirsch Have Coming Out?
Known for his roles in hit movies like Speed Racer, Into the Wild, and Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood, Hirsch will not only soon be seen in Dead Money but also has several other projects coming down the pipe. Included are Vertical Entertainment’s Good Side of a Bad Man, in which Hirsch will transform himself into the legendary boxer, Pretty Boy Floyd, Sean MacNamara’s biopic about the famed artist and holocaust survivor, Joseph Bau, in Bau: Artist at War, and Simeon Halligan’s psychological thriller, Past Life.

Dead Money is produced by Seth Michaels and Sara Sometti Michaels of Benacus Entertainment, with RNF Productions' Reece Foster. You can check out the exclusive trailer for Dead Money above.
Samuel Goldwyn Films has released the trailer for a gambling crime thriller titled Dead Money. The movie stars Emile Hirsch as a pro poker hustler, who finds himself in a bad situation after a violent home game robbery.

In the film, “When a home poker game is robbed by armed men, pro poker player Andy (Hirsch) and his girlfriend Chloe (India Eisley) get caught in the middle. Now, Andy must play the best poker of his life at the biggest game in town to save his and Chloe's lives. “

The movie also has a fun supporting cast that includes David Keith, Peter Facinelli, Jimmy Jean-Louis, with Rory Culkin and Jackie Earle Haley.

Dead Money comes from director Luc Walpoth, and it will be released in select theaters and on VOD today on September 13th, 2024.
Samuel Goldwyn Films has just dropped the official trailer for "Dead Money," a gripping crime thriller directed by Luc Walpoth. Scheduled for release on September 13, 2024, the film promises to deliver a high-stakes narrative filled with tension, danger, and suspense.

"Dead Money" stars Emile Hirsch as Andy, a professional poker player whose life takes a dramatic turn when a violent home game robbery sets off a whirlwind of peril. Joining Hirsch is India Eisley as Chloe, his girlfriend, who becomes entangled in the chaos. The trailer teases a night where Andy must navigate the ultimate poker game, with both his and Chloe's lives hanging in the balance.

The film's storyline kicks off when a routine home poker game is abruptly interrupted by armed robbers. What follows is a night of escalating stakes as Andy is thrust into the biggest game of his life. The plot promises a high-octane blend of crime and gambling, showcasing the intense pressure of high-stakes poker against a backdrop of danger.

In addition to Hirsch and Eisley, the cast includes notable actors such as David Keith, Peter Facinelli, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Rory Culkin, and Jackie Earle Haley. With such a diverse and talented ensemble, "Dead Money" is set to offer a dynamic range of performances and add layers of complexity to the story.

The screenplay for "Dead Money" is penned by Josh Wilcox, who has crafted a narrative that intertwines the world of poker with the thrills of a crime thriller. The film is produced by Benacus Entertainment, under the leadership of Seth Michaels and Sara Sometti Michaels, in association with RNF Prods., led by Reece Foster. Their combined efforts suggest a well-supported project with a keen eye for detail and production quality.

As the release date approaches, the buzz around "Dead Money" is sure to intensify. With its blend of crime, suspense, and high-stakes poker, the film is poised to captivate audiences and deliver a memorable cinematic experience. Fans of thrillers and poker dramas should keep an eye out for this exciting new release.
A new poker movie is coming to video on demand (VOD) and limited theaters on Friday, September 13. Dead Money, written by Josh Wilcox and directed by Luc Walpoth, stars Emile Hirsch as Andy, who along with his girlfriend Chloe, played by India Eisley, “are involved in a crazy 24 hours after a home poker game is robbed. Andy finds playing the largest poker game of his life as both of their lives are in danger.”

The film, which costars veteran actors David Keith, Jack Earle Haley, Rory Culkin, and Peter Facinelli, has drummed up some excitement within the poker community, especially given Hirsch did “research” with noted poker players Alan Keating (who has a cameo in the movie), Nik Airball, and Ryan Feldman (who was a recent guest on the Life Outside Poker Podcast).

The Chicago Sun-Times’s Richard Roeper, a poker player himself, gave the film three out of four stars and stated: “The sharp screenplay by Josh Wilcox nails the poker lexicon yet never gets so deep in the weeds that the non-player would be lost.”

He added: “We might not ever get the long-rumored Rounders 2, but in a genre that is filled with movies that turn out to be busted hands when it comes to authenticity, Dead Money is a solid entry. This is a poker movie that gets it right.”

Check out the Chicago Sun-Times review of 'Dead Money' here!

What Does PokerNews Think?
Dead MoneyPeter Facinelli & Emile Hirsch in 'Dead Money.'
I was given an advance screener of the film and went in skeptical expecting a B-Movie at best, but I wound up fairly impressed. It wasn’t that bad, and while it’s not likely to rank among the best poker movies of all time, there’s a lot to like about Dead Money.

However, before I get into all that I want to make an important distinction – this is not a poker movie in the sense that the game is the primary plot focus. Instead, it is a crime thriller in which poker plays a big role. So, if you go in expecting a film like Rounders then you’re likely to be disappointed. The film you’ll find is more akin to Runner, Runner starring Justin Timberlake and Ben Affleck, or more recently 2021’s The Card Counter with Oscar Issac and Tiffany Haddish.

Emile HirshEmile Hirsh stars in 'Dead Money.'
If you view the movie through that lens then there’s a good chance you’ll enjoy the ride. Thanks to screenwriter Josh Wilcox’s poker experience – he was a grinder at Hustler Casino – the poker lexicon and hands are accurate to our industry. In fact, there was only one moment that made me cringe when one female character broke down a hand in less-than-stellar acting.

Aside from that singular moment, the acting was excellent in my opinion. A recreational poker player before he took the role, Hirsch clearly immersed himself in the game and did justice to pro poker players. I recently chatted with Hirsch about what he did to prepare for the role, and as you can see, it had a profound impact on him:

Hirsch is surrounded by a strong cast. India Eisley and Rory Culkin offered grounded yet effective performances, while both David Keith and Jackie Earle Haley were captivating in their respective villainous roles. Toss in Peter Facinelli – I loved him in the cult classic Can’t Hardly Wait – provides well-timed comedic relief.

I always rank movies on IMDb, which operates on a 10-star scale. Five stars is my baseline ranking if a movie leaves me neither disappointed nor overly impressed, but simply entertains. Dead Money is in that category, albeit with some small details I really liked. For that reason I give it six out of ten stars and say its definitely worth a watch for any poker fan.