If you think you’ve seen every poker movie out there, Dead Money is about to reshuffle the deck. Directed by Luc Walpoth and featuring a stacked cast, including Emile Hirsch, David Keith, India Eisley, Peter Facinelli, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Rory Culkin, and Jackie Earle Haley, this indie thriller is gearing up for its digital and on-demand release on September 13, 2024.
Dead Money isn’t your run-of-the-mill poker flick. After a brutal home game robbery, pro poker hustler Andy and his girlfriend are thrust into a life-or-death showdown over the next 24 hours. But the stakes don’t just end at the table—Andy’s next game could be his last. The tension, greed, and mind games of underground poker are center stage here, but Walpoth’s approach digs into the darker, seedier side of the game.
“I wanted to capture the true essence of degenerate poker players.”
“I wanted to capture the true essence of degenerate poker players,” says director Luc Walpoth. “Most movies glamorize the game, but the reality is far different. These guys are adrenaline junkies—pure and simple.”
The film’s characters aren’t your typical lovable rogues, either. “None of them can claim moral superiority,” Walpoth continues. “They’re all driven by greed and violence, which makes for a pretty wild ride.”
Inspired by real poker stories from the screenwriter’s own experience as a former player, Dead Money promises a gritty mix of humor, tension, and chaos. With a killer cast and a high-stakes game where both money and lives are on the line, this indie thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat, waiting for the next hand.
Get ready to go all-in with Dead Money, hitting digital platforms on September 13. You’ll never look at poker the same way again.
