Short Film · Psychological Thriller · 15 min
The King's
Slayer
When the King Comes For You, You Best Not Miss
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Short Film · Psychological Thriller · 15 min
When the King Comes For You, You Best Not Miss
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Synopsis
When a vociferous critic of LeBron James falls prey to one of the NBA star's sadistic henchmen, he must display on-court skills of his own if he's to escape a grisly death.
Mr. H, a Frenchman, wakes up chained to a basketball court in a desolate factory. Disoriented, he quickly realizes he's been trapped in a deadly game orchestrated by a mysterious figure known as The King's Slayer.
To survive, he must make five successful three-pointers in 23 seconds — failure means a horrible death. As the odds stack against him, unsettling clues point to his toxic online obsession with LeBron James, a figure he has hated for years.
The game isn't just about survival — it's about confronting the consequences of his digital footprints, in a twisted cycle of revenge and redemption.
Themes
Vengeance
How long-held grudges can manifest in violent, unpredictable ways.
Social Media
The virtual world fueling personal vendettas and destroying lives.
Obsession
How fixation on a public figure can warp reality beyond repair.
Redemption
Facing the consequences of one's actions — or being doomed by them.
Genre
Psychological Thriller · Mystery · Dark Comedy
Behind the Scenes
Yannick Zachée & Louka Meliava
Djamel Bennecib & Louka Meliava — Director & Actor
Louka Meliava & Mathieu Muller — Director of Photography
Austin Warren — Recording The Slayer's Voice
Director's Statement
"The concept intrigued me because it reflects the toxic side of modern online culture — the anonymous hate and obsession that can easily spiral out of control. I wanted to examine how a single act of online hate could snowball into a life-and-death situation. How much responsibility do we have for the things we say, and what happens when those words come back to haunt us?"
— Djamel Bennecib, Writer & Director
Cast & Crew
Production
Akili Pictures · A-Squad Pictures
Running Time
15 minutes
Country
France · American English
Festival Circuit
Active on the International Festival Circuit
The King's Slayer is currently selected and winning awards at international short film festivals. Full laurels list available upon request.
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