When you think of iconic action films of the past decade or so, “John Wick” and “The Raid: Redemption” are probably at the top of that list. Both, in their own ways, have forever altered how action films are made in the 21st century. So, needless to say, when you see a film like “Mayhem!” get compared to both of those films, you pay attention.
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With “Mayhem!” arriving in theaters right after the holidays, it’s our pleasure to share an exclusive clip from the upcoming French action film. The film follows the story of a professional boxer who escapes his seedy past life in France by moving to Thailand. But after five years of bliss, things come crashing down as he finds himself on the bad side of a local crime lord. As you might expect, things get brutally violent from there.
The film stars Nassim Lyes, Olivier Gourmet, and Vithaya Pansringarm. “Mayhem!” is directed by Xavier Gens.
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“Mayhem!” is expected to arrive in theaters on January 5, 2024. You can watch the exclusive clip below.
Here’s the synopsis:
Sam (Nassim Lyes) is a professional boxer about to be released from prison in France, but while on parole, his past catches up with him and he is forced to flee the country. Five years later, he has rebuilt a simple life on an exotic island in Thailand with his wife Mia and her daughter Dara, working multiple jobs to support his family and buy a piece of land to build a restaurant. As his life begins to improve, a job gone wrong puts Sam in the crosshairs of local crime lord Narong (Olivier Gourmet), who retaliates with brutal violence. Crushed but still alive, Sam is left with only one purpose: to seek merciless and bone-breaking vengeance.