Thescreescore – After a near two-decade wait, Quentin Tarantino is finally granting audiences a glimpse into his complete vision for Kill Bill with the release of the first trailer for Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair. Uma Thurman’s iconic portrayal of Beatrix Kiddo, the Bride, captivated audiences in the two-part cinematic event of 2003 and 2004. The films, celebrated for their stylized homage to samurai and exploitation genres, amassed a combined box office of $334 million.
Originally conceived and filmed as a single, unified film, Kill Bill was ultimately split into two parts at the behest of then-executive producer Harvey Weinstein. Since then, Tarantino has considered expanding the Kill Bill universe and worked towards releasing a single-film version.
Lionsgate has now released the official trailer for Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair. The footage offers a tantalizing preview of Tarantino’s long-awaited director’s cut, featuring previously unseen footage integrated to complete the two-time Oscar winner’s original vision. The film is slated for its first nationwide theatrical release on December 5th.
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Despite being technically completed 15 years ago, Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair has only been shown in limited theatrical runs at Tarantino’s New Beverly Cinema and The Vista. Tarantino has previously stated that the delay in a wider release stemmed from his desire to secure complete ownership of the rights. Originally held by Miramax, the rights have seemingly reverted to Tarantino following the Weinstein’s legal troubles and the studio’s sale to Paramount.
The release of this new cut arrives as Tarantino contemplates his tenth and final film. While The Movie Critic, a ’70s-set Hollywood drama, was initially expected to be his swan song, Tarantino reportedly lost interest during pre-production. Fans may hope that the wide release of The Whole Bloody Affair will reignite discussions about a potential third Kill Bill installment, though Tarantino has recently expressed reluctance to pursue such a project.
The release of Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair is bittersweet, as it follows the passing of Michael Madsen in July. Tarantino, who held a private memorial for his frequent collaborator, can honor the late actor’s memory with the wide release of the four-hour epic, offering a final tribute on the big screen.
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