The seemingly random killings of an assassin puzzle her former lover, a wealthy Greek crime boss whose organization is jeopardized by his love for her, and the detective following her rising body count
Acting
Stana Katic's ice-cold presence—she's doing ALL the heavy lifting here.
Costume
Raina kills in actual stilettos, commitment to the bit unmatched.
Practical Effects
Old-school squib work and knuckle-busted fight choreography.

Director
Nick Vallelonga
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Nick Vallelonga is the son of Tony Lip from 'Green Book,' and this was his attempt at a stylish neo-noir years before that Oscar win.
This arrived at the precise moment direct-to-DVD action films pretended to be theatrical releases—check that fake 'epic' poster font that screamed 'Blockbuster shelf in 2008.'