What if a hitman’s holiday turned into a blood-soaked brawl with the world’s deadliest killers—and a side of slapstick to boot? Accident Man: Hitman’s Holiday (2022), unleashed on October 14, 2022, in the U.S., catapults Scott Adkins back into the fray as Mike Fallon, the assassin who makes murder look like a mishap. Directed by the Kirby Brothers (George and Harry) and co-written by Adkins with Stu Small, this $5 million indie sequel to 2018’s Accident Man trades London’s gloom for Malta’s sunlit chaos. Clocking in at 96 minutes, it stars Ray Stevenson as a volatile father figure, Perry Benson as a quirky sidekick, and Sarah Chang as a martial arts wildcard, delivering a cocktail of bone-crunching action, wild humor, and a mafia brat who’s more trouble than he’s worth. Shot in Valletta’s ancient streets, this R-rated romp—released by Samuel Goldwyn Films—earned an 85% on Rotten Tomatoes and a cult buzz on X. Let’s dive into this anarchic getaway where every hit’s a holiday and every fight’s a paycheck!
A Maltese Mess with a Body Count
Accident Man: Hitman’s Holiday (2022) picks up with Mike Fallon licking wounds after torching his assassin crew in the first film. He’s swapped London’s drizzle for Malta’s beaches, freelancing as a hitman-for-hire who stages “accidents”—a toaster in the bath here, a tumble down stairs there. To keep sharp, he pays Wong Siu-ling (Chang), a Cantonese kung fu spitfire, to ambush him at random, turning grocery runs into cage matches. Life’s a brutal breeze until Finicky Fred (Benson), his last un-murdered pal, stumbles into a bar with a job: guard Dante Zuuzer (George Fouracres), the whiny son of mafia queen Mrs. Zuuzer (Flaminia Cinque), from a hit squad of global killers. Why? Dante’s a €9 million bounty magnet after botching a deal, and Fred’s neck’s on the line.
The Kirby Brothers’ plot—a rollercoaster of fists and farce—throws Mike into a babysitting gig from hell. Dante’s a spoiled git who’d rather vape than run, drawing psychos like Oyumi (Adam Basil), a samurai clown, and Yendi (Beau Fowler), a dreadlocked bruiser. When Fred’s kidnapped, Mike’s mission doubles: save his mate and mend ties with Big Ray (Stevenson), the mentor he crossed in London. A mid-film twist—Ray’s shotgun ambush—reopens old scars, but their Malta showdown, capped by a €9 million explosive payoff, ties the chaos with a bow. X posts (@action_junkie) cheer “Scott’s fights are insane”—it’s a vacation where every punch is a postcard from the edge.
A Crew That Kicks and Quips
Scott Adkins’s Mike Fallon is a lean, mean killing machine—at 42 in 2022, he’s a martial arts maestro, his “I don’t babysit” snarl as sharp as his spin-kicks. His rooftop clash with Oyumi—blades vs. fists, clown mask flying—earns X raves (@cinema_geek: “Adkins is unreal!”). Ray Stevenson’s Big Ray, in his final role before passing in 2023, is a hulking volcano—his “We’re just killers, Mikey” roars over shotgun blasts, a mentor teetering between madness and loyalty. Perry Benson’s Finicky Fred is the glue—a wiry Q to Mike’s Bond, his gadget-rigged kills (exploding vapes!) sparking laughs amid the gore.
Sarah Chang’s Wong Siu-ling is a revelation—her alley ambushes on Mike, all flips and fury, make her a fan favorite, X buzzing (@martial_madness: “She’s the real star!”). George Fouracres’s Dante whines like a pro, while Flaminia Cinque’s Mrs. Zuuzer oozes mob menace. Shot in Malta’s sun-bleached forts and bars, the cast’s chemistry—Adkins’s grit, Stevenson’s growl, Chang’s spark—turns a low-budget brawler into a riot. The Kirby Brothers, stunt vets in their second feature, let the fights breathe, no shaky cam to blur Adkins’s mastery. It’s a gang that punches above its weight, every quip a jab, every kick a knockout.
A Frenzy of Fists and Fun
At 96 minutes, Accident Man: Hitman’s Holiday (2022) is a lean beast—its opening bar brawl, Mike vs. Siu-ling, sets a breakneck pace. The Kirby Brothers channel The Raid’s ferocity with Crank’s lunacy: a marketplace melee pits Mike against Yendi’s dreadlocked fury, while a clown-slaying rooftop duel—Oyumi’s sword snapping—drips with over-the-top glee. The finale—Ray’s shotgun chaos, Fred’s bomb suit trick—explodes in Valletta’s alleys, practical stunts shining over cheap CGI blood. John Koutselinis’s score, a punkish pulse with Sean Murray’s Accident Man theme, fuels the madness.
Malta’s golden stone and blue seas pop in 4K, though flaws sneak in: Dante’s whining grates, and the CGI gore falters, X noting (@moviebuff22: “Fights A+, effects C-”). But when Mike flips a thug off a balcony or Siu-ling dropkicks a goon mid-chase, it’s a thrill ride that doesn’t quit—a sequel that swaps the original’s grit for a sunlit spree, less John Wick’s polish, more Deadpool’s daft delight. It’s 90 minutes of pure, unfiltered chaos—popcorn fodder that knows its lane and floors it.
A Hitman’s Haul or a Holiday Hiccup?
The original Accident Man nabbed $209,000 on a tight budget—Hitman’s Holiday, with its $5 million and Malta buzz, likely tripled that via VOD (exact figures elusive). Its 85% Rotten Tomatoes score (20 reviews) hails “Adkins’s action nirvana,” though some jab its “thin plot” (Variety). X posts (@scottadkinsfan) crown it “2022’s martial arts champ,” but purists miss the first’s darker edge. At $5 million, it’s a steal—below The Expendables’s bloat—yet its cult vibe and Adkins’s star power tease a trilogy if Fred’s “next chapter” voiceover sticks.
It’s no Bourne brain-teaser—too silly for depth—but a rollicking win. Against One Shot’s tension, it’s looser; versus Nobody’s sleekness, scrappier. As of March 16, 2025, it’s a Tubi staple—a hitman’s holiday that’s bloody, brash, and begging for a rewatch.
Thanks and a Call to Keep Punching
Big thanks for crashing Accident Man: Hitman’s Holiday (2022) with me! This Adkins-fueled frenzy’s got my fists flying, and I hope you’re as stoked by its wild ride as I am. Stick around—more cinematic knockouts are swinging your way, from indie gems to blockbuster dreams. What’s your highlight—Mike’s clown kill or Fred’s bomb twist? Drop it below, and let’s keep the action rolling!
