6.5
“In the near future, you don't live to play... you'll play to live.”
Gamer (2009)
September 3, 20091h 35mEN
5.7
2.6K votes
Overview
Mind-control technology has taken society by a storm, a multiplayer on-line game called "Slayers" allows players to control human prisoners in mass-scale. Simon controls Kable, the online champion of the game. Kable's ultimate challenge becomes regaining his identity and independence by defeating the game's mastermind.
Director
Brian TaylorWriters
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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$50.0M
Revenue
$40.8M
Production Companies
Lakeshore EntertainmentTaurus FilmVincent PicturesLionsgate
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JPV852
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