Director Doubts Armie Hammer's Reaction to Controversial Film
WHO:
Slate Magazine - Armie Hammer, Uwe Boll, Elon Musk
Slate Magazine - An unnamed source in Hammer’s camp
WHAT:
Slate Magazine - An unnamed source in Hammer’s camp reported that Hammer said, “Fuck. This is hateful, disgusting,” after viewing the film.
Slate Magazine - The film "Citizen Vigilante" surged to No. 1 on Amazon and Apple after Elon Musk promoted it a week after its June release.
Slate Magazine - The film includes a scene where Hammer's character, Sanders, methodically murders 10 Syrian refugees in a family's apartment.
Slate Magazine - The film ends with a title card dedicating it to the “thousands of rape and murder victims in Europe who were betrayed by our legal system.”
TMZ - Armie Hammer stars in the film "Citizen Vigilante."
Slate Magazine - Hammer reportedly was "in tears" after viewing the film.
Slate Magazine - The film "Citizen Vigilante" is described as a "bloody anti-migrant film."
Slate Magazine - The film surged to No. 1 on Amazon and Apple after Elon Musk promoted it.
Slate Magazine - Hammer was reportedly paid $250,000 for his role in the film.
Slate Magazine - A sequel to "Citizen Vigilante" is in the works, and Hammer's source indicated he would reprise his role for "life-changing money."
WHERE:
Slate Magazine - The film features scenes set in an apartment where Hammer's character commits violent acts against Syrian refugees.
WHEN:
Slate Magazine - The film was released in June.
WHY:
Slate Magazine - Hammer's distress reportedly stems from the backlash the film has received and the unexpected right-wing glorification it has garnered.
Slate Magazine - Hammer's reaction to the film stems from its polarizing content and the backlash it has received.
Slate Magazine - The film's content has been described as "hateful" and "disgusting," which contributed to Hammer's distress.
HOW:
Slate Magazine - The source indicated that Hammer probably “knew the movie leaned toward the right” but was unaware of the extent due to Uwe Boll’s filmmaking style.
Slate Magazine - Hammer received a 50-page script before filming began, which may have limited his understanding of the film's direction.
Slate Magazine - The film includes provocative scenes and monologues that reflect extreme political views, which Hammer may not have fully anticipated.
(UPDATED July 8, 2026 23:19 UTC)
In a recent report from Slate Magazine, an unnamed source revealed that actor Armie Hammer expressed his distress after viewing the film "Citizen Vigilante," stating, “Fuck. This is hateful, disgusting.” The film, which surged to the top of Amazon and Apple after Elon Musk's promotion, features a controversial scene where Hammer's character methodically murders ten Syrian refugees, and it concludes with a title card dedicated to victims of violence in Europe. The source noted that while Hammer likely anticipated the film's right-leaning perspective, he was taken aback by the level of backlash and the unexpected glorification it received from right-wing audiences.
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(UPDATED July 8, 2026 22:23 UTC)
Armie Hammer stars in the controversial film "Citizen Vigilante," which has surged to the top of Amazon and Apple after being promoted by Elon Musk. The film, described as a "bloody anti-migrant film," features scenes where Hammer's character commits violent acts against Syrian refugees, and reports indicate that he was "in tears" after viewing it due to its polarizing and distressing content. A sequel is already in the works, with Hammer's source suggesting he would reprise his role for what is described as "life-changing money."