Overview
Some of Basin City's most dangerous criminals — seduced by femme fatale Ava Lord — fight to survive the brutal, neon-noir streets in a prequel and sequel to the original Sin City.
Released in 2014, Sin City: A Dame to Kill For was directed by Frank Miller, Robert Rodriguez and produced under the Dimension Films banner. The film occupies a significant place within the Dark Horse — contributing to the ongoing narrative and mythology of that cinematic universe.
The film features lead performances from Mickey Rourke, Eva Green, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, among others, anchoring a story that adapts characters first brought to life in Dark Horse Comics. Its source material gives the film a foundation rooted in decades of published storytelling, which Rodriguez and the creative team interpret through a cinematic lens.
Its 6.5 rating reflects a film that divided audiences — appreciated for its ambition and spectacle by some, criticized for pacing and execution by others. Its place in the genre remains a frequent discussion point.
Principal Cast
Trivia & Facts
Sin City: A Dame to Kill For released in 2014, placing it within the 2010s era of comic book cinema — a decade that saw superhero films become the dominant force at the global box office.
Directed by Frank Miller, Robert Rodriguez, the film was produced by Dimension Films and adapts source material from Dark Horse Comics.
The principal cast features Mickey Rourke and Eva Green, with key supporting roles played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Josh Brolin, Jessica Alba.
The film belongs to Dark Horse — a distinct corner of comic book cinema.
Sin City: A Dame to Kill For carries an audience rating of 6.5 — a middling reception but one that hasn't prevented its cultural footprint.
The Dark Horse Comics source material for Sin City: A Dame to Kill For has been in continuous publication for decades, giving filmmakers a rich well of storylines, character arcs, and iconography to draw upon.
Modern superhero films like this one use a mix of practical effects and digital VFX, with entire sequences often shot against volume walls or LED stages pioneered by shows like The Mandalorian.
Sin City: A Dame to Kill For is catalogued on Movies on Comics among our collection of 163 comic book films spanning 48 years of cinema — from Richard Donner's 1978 Superman to the present day.