Death Pool (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2017, Death Pool is a thriller and mystery film directed by Jared Cohn, running about 95 minutes. “Try to hold your breath.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Johnny Taylor has a big problem: he LOVES to drown good-looking girls. When he sees water and attractive females together, something in his head begs him to kill - the psychological result of a traumatic near-drowning during his childhood at the hands of a twisted babysitter. Fighting the urge to act on his sinister thoughts most of his adult life, Johnny finally succumbs to his dark instincts when the only work he can find is around water, cleaning pools. Filled with colorful characters, beautiful women and set against the backdrop of the LA party scene, Death Pool encapsulates the desire for fame, the lust for desire, and the urge to kill.
Who’s in it. Death Pool stars Randy Wayne as Johnny Taylor, Sara Malakul Lane as Scarlet, Shawn C. Phillips as Billy Bonzo and James Cullen Bressack as Matt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Death Pool has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Death Pool page.
If you liked it. Fans of Death Pool tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Death Pool (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Death Pool change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Death Pool worth watching?
- Death Pool holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Death Pool?
- Death Pool stars Randy Wayne, Sara Malakul Lane, Shawn C. Phillips, James Cullen Bressack and Kelly Erin Decker.
- When was Death Pool released?
- Death Pool was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.