Naman Shrestha
Written and directed by James Lee, Netflix’s ‘Kill-Fist’ is a Malaysian action thriller movie that revolves around a struggling middle-aged man named Zhang. Working a dead-end job as an insurance salesperson, he has a lot on his plate- his married life isn’t all rainbows and butterflies, as he is on the brink of getting divorced and eventually losing custody of his daughter. To make matters even more complicated, Zhang must take care of his father, who has Alzheimer’s. Unexpectedly, he receives and accepts an anonymous invitation to join an underground fighting game for money.
However, as time passes, Zhang becomes hooked on the fights and goes professional, desperate to make ends meet. The thrilling narrative coupled with the action-packed sequences makes for an entertaining watch and keeps the viewers hooked till the end. In addition, the interesting backdrops make you wonder about the actual filming sites utilized to shoot the Malaysian movie. In that case, allow us to fill you in on all the details!
Kill-Fist Filming Locations
‘Kill-Fist’ was filmed entirely in Malaysia, specifically in Kuala Lumpur. The principal photography for the action thriller reportedly took place around March and April 2018. Located in Southeast Asia, Malaysia is multiethnic and multicultural, significantly affecting its politics. While Malay is the country’s official language, English is an active second language. Now, let’s follow Zhang in his fights and learn about the specific locations that appear in the movie!
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
All the pivotal sequences of ‘Kill-Fist’ were lensed in and around Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s federal territory and the ceremonial, legislative, and judicial capital city. The cast and crew took advantage of the vast and diverse landscape of the city to tape different scenes against suitable backdrops. Officially known as the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, it is known to be one of the fastest-growing cities in all of Asia and the largest in Malaysia.
Situated at the confluence of the Klang and Gombak rivers and in the center of Selangor state, Kuala Lumpur serves as Malaysia’s cultural, economic, and financial center. One of the driving economic forces for the capital city is tourism, as it is visited by millions of tourists every year. Many tourist attractions across the city are majorly popular among tourists, such as the Kuala Lumpur Tower, the Petronas Twin Towers, the National Planetarium, Petaling Street (Chinatown), and the Royal Malaysian Police Museum.
Not only is Kuala Lumpur visited by tourists, but many filmmakers also frequent the city for shooting purposes. Over the years, the Garden City of Lights has hosted the production of many movies and TV shows; some notable ones include ‘Crazy Rich Asians,’ ‘The Assistant,’ ‘Blackhat,’ and ’24.’
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