The Killer’s Gamehas a great soundtrack filled with music from different genres and notable artists like Dolly Parton and James Brown. Dave Bautista’s 2024 action movie takes cues from many films that came before it to mix in hard-hitting fight sequences and action scenes with a few memorable needle drops. The movie does not overload the narrative or action sequences with songs that are overbearing or needlessly distracting, with director J.J. Perry instead using the music to enhance what thosewatchingThe Killer’s Gameexperience.
While most action movies include hip-hop, rap, or rock songs to pair with its action sequences,The Killer’s Gametakes a slightly different approach to its music selections. The movie includes a song from Dolly Parton as part of its romantic journey after she is namedropped, while there is even plenty of international music included thanks to the widespread nature of the assassins who make upThe Killer’s Game’s cast. These decisions help makeThe Killer’s Game’s soundtrack stand out from the action movie genre.
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When Every Song On The Killer’s Game Soundtrack Plays In The Movie
The Killer’s Game Soundtrack Has 15 Songs
“Clap For The Killers” by Street Sweeper Social Club:The very beginning ofThe Killer’s Gameincludes the movie’s first song, “Clap For The Killers” by Street Sweeper Social Club. The song plays as the movie establishes the Budapest setting ahead of Joe beginning a new mission.
“Mohë Mohë” by Amanati:The next song that plays comes during the introduction to Sofia Boutella’s character Maize. The dancer is performing the opening night of a new show, and Amanati’s “Mohë Mohë” is the opening number. The song plays as Joe kills his target and sees Maize for the first time.
“Shine” by Dolly Parton:Dolly Parton joinsThe Killer’s Game’s soundtrack with the use of the song “Shine.” It plays as Joe walks around Budapest searching for Maize before finding her at the dance studio.
“I Got You” by Lolo (Feat. Highland Park Collective):The next song that is heard in the movie is Lolo’s “I Got You.” It plays as a montage of Joe on missions across Europe and him spending time with Maize occurs. This helps the movie show a progression of time as Joe and Maize fall in love so he is ready to walk away from the game.
“Ça Plane Pour Moi” by Plastic Bertrand:The Belgium song by Plastic Bertrand joinsThe Killer’s Gamesoundtrack as part of the introduction to Pom Klementieff’s Marianna. A brief flashback to her days as an assassin is shown, and “Ça Plane Pour Moi” plays in the background as she murders multiple people at a nightclub.
“The Barber of Seville” by Gioachino Rossini:When the movie transitions to introduction Marianna’s righthand man, “The Barber of Seville” plays over his flashback. He’s shown in full camo attire and smoking a cigar as he holds the severed arm of a dead person.
“Shotgun” by Jr Walker & The All Stars:The introduction to Terry Crews' assassin Lovedahl is where “Shotgun” is heard in the movie. Lovedahl is on a mission in Switzerland to kill someone, and the song by Jr Walker and the All Stars plays as he accomplishes the hit and turns down the mission to kill Joe.
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“Do You Really Want To Hurt Me” by Culture Club:The Goyang Gang get an introduction as they kill a group of people at a karaoke bar. It is during this sequence that “Do You Really Want To Hurt Me” by Culture Club plays, although a karaoke version of it plays earlier as the unsuspecting targets enjoy the night.
“Are You Ready Let’s Go” by Luke James Melville, Callum Robert Melville, Kellian Marie:The Goyang Gang is also part ofThe Killer’s Game’s next song, “Are You Ready Let’s Go.” The song plays as the group travel to Joe’s apartment so they can try to get the $2 million reward right as the clock strikes midnight.
“Hot Pants Lady” by Syl Johnson:The movie goes back to Lovedahl’s life as he enjoys time in Switzerland with several girls in his bedroom. During this sequence, Syl Johnson’s “Hot Pants Lady” plays in the film as he changes his mind about going after Joe once Marianna raises the bounty.
“Village Mentality” by TV Death:The next song inThe Killer’s Gameplays as the Mackenzie brothers are introduced. The Scottish brothers are at a bar as “Village Mentality” by TV Death plays in the background of their conversations.
“Wild Thing” by Ra Ra Riot (Feat Andrea Wasse):A version of “Wild Thing” plays in the movie as audiences are introduced to the female assassin duo known as the Party Girls. The music plays as they pose as strippers before killing the men watching them.
“Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood/Esmeralda Suite” by Santa Esmeralda:Theonly song that plays twice inThe Killer’s Gameis Santa Esmeralda’s “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood/Esmeralda Suite.“The song is tied to the Spanish dancing killer Botas, as he listens to it during his introduction mission. Botas then plays it again through his headphones as he fights Joe inThe Killer’s Game’s ending.
“Out Of Order” by Marcus Gillin and Frankie Donald:The only song that plays between the two instances of “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood/Esmeralda Suite” is “Out of Order.” The rap song is heard as Lovedahl gets in the car of Marianna’s cousin who wants to be part of the game. “Out of Order” does not play long because Lovedahl asks the cousin to turn it off.
“The Payback” by James Brown:The verylast song onThe Killer’s Game’s soundtrack is James Brown’s “The Payback.“It is heard over the final montage of the movie, showing Lovedahl back at his apartment, Joe and Maize’s wedding, and more. It even continues to play overThe Killer’s Game’s credits.
Where To Listen To The Killer’s Game Soundtrack
The Score Was Composed By Roque Baños
It is not currently possible to listen toThe Killer’s Gamesoundtrack in its entirety on a music streaming platform like Apple Music or Spotify.Lionsgate has not officially released an album containing every song heard in the movie, although unofficial playlists created by viewers can be found. Individuals can create their own, too, by looking up each song. It is also not possible to listen to Roque Baños' score forThe Killer’s Game, as a soundtrack containing the original music created for the movie has not been released.
