While fans wait for “Gangs Of London” Season 3, how about a film directed by one of the TV show’s directors? “Mayhem!” doesn’t star anyone from the British crime series, but it operates in a similar vein: a crime-ridden tale about violence, vengeance, and the value of family.
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“Mayhem!” follows a French ex-pro boxer released from prison who escapes to Thailand after his past catches up with him. But years later a local crime lord threatens his newfound peace, forcing the boxer to take matters into his own hands.
Here’s an official synopsis for “Mayhem!,” courtesy of IFC Films:
Sam 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, who retaliates with brutal violence. Crushed but still alive, Sam is left with only one purpose: to seek merciless and bone-breaking vengeance.
“Mayhem!” stars Nassim Lyes, Olivier Gourmet, and Vithaya Pansringarm. Louryn Nounay, Chanantica Chaipa, and Sahajak Boonthanakit also star.
Xavier Gens directs “Mayhem!” from a script by him, Magali Rossitto, and Guillaume Lemans. Action fans will recognize Gens as the director of “Hitman” and “Cold Skin,” in addition to “Gangs Of London.” Other TV directing credits for him include the Netflix series “Lupin.”
“Mayhem!” hits theaters and video on demand on January 5. Watch a trailer for the actioner below.
