Elektra

About Elektra

The 2005 movie Elektra is a spin-off from the movie Daredevil, featuring the Marvel comics character Elektra. In the film, Elektra is revived after being killed, and trained to become a top assassin. She later receives a contract to kill a man and his daughter but she refuses and protects them from other assassins instead.

Making / Production

Elektra was directed by Rob Bowman and written by Zak Penn, Stuart Zicherman, and Raven Metzner. Filmed in scenic locations throughout Canada, the film utilized a mix of practical effects, stunt work, and CGI to bring the comic book character and her unique skills to life.

Actors

• Jennifer Garner as Elektra Natchios: Garner reprised her role from Daredevil and played the complex Elektra with a mix of intense physicality and emotional vulnerability,
• Terence Stamp as Stick: Stamp played the role of Elektra's enigmatic mentor and trainer with characteristic charm and gravitas
• Kirsten Prout as Abby Miller: Prout convincingly portrayed the innocent yet strong-willed Abby Miller, who forms a close bond with Elektra.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Elektra holds the distinction of being one of Marvel's first films to feature a female lead.
• Jennifer Garner did much of her own stunt work for the film.
• The red costume Elektra wears in the film is inspired by her outfit in the comic books.

Quotes

• "Don't worry. Death's not that bad."
• "I'm not a good person to get involved with."

Music, Soundtrack

• "Elektra's Theme" by Christophe Beck: Elektra's main theme perfectly encapsulates the character's struggle and determination.
• "Never There" by Strata: This haunting track plays during one of the film's key emotional scenes.
• "Hollow" by Submersed: This song is played during the film's climactic third act.