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Uma Thurman Stars in 'Pretty Lethal' Action Thriller

2/26/2026

Summary

Story summary

Prime Video released the trailer for Pretty Lethal, an action thriller starring Uma Thurman (actress) as Devora Kasimer, a former ballerina who runs a sinister roadside inn.
Film follows ballerinas Maddie Ziegler, Lana Condor, Iris Apatow, Avantika, and Millicent Simmonds, trapped after their bus breaks down.
Directed by Vicky Jewson, Pretty Lethal premieres at South by Southwest Film Festival on March 13, 2026, and streams on Prime Video March 25, 2026.

History

Historical Context

Quentin Tarantino's "Kill Bill," released in 2003, marked a significant shift in Hollywood by featuring strong female leads, with Uma Thurman portraying a vengeful assassin. This trend continued with SZA's 2023 song "Kill Bill," inspired by the films, which topped charts and reflected a growing cultural acceptance of women in action narratives, paving the way for future projects like "Pretty Lethal."

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Story summary

Prime Video released the trailer for Pretty Lethal, an action thriller starring Uma Thurman (actress) as Devora Kasimer, a former ballerina who runs a sinister roadside inn.
Film follows ballerinas Maddie Ziegler, Lana Condor, Iris Apatow, Avantika, and Millicent Simmonds, trapped after their bus breaks down.
Directed by Vicky Jewson, Pretty Lethal premieres at South by Southwest Film Festival on March 13, 2026, and streams on Prime Video March 25, 2026.

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