: Two hitmen—a cynical veteran named Pinner and a nervous novice named Cully—are sent to an isolated house to assassinate a former associate of their boss.
The phrase spans several decades of cultural history, moving from political protest in the early 20th century to modern gritty cult cinema. 1. The Anti-War Play (1914) The Devil's Business
In modern pop culture, The Devil's Business is best known as a low-budget, highly acclaimed British horror film directed by Sean Hogan. : Two hitmen—a cynical veteran named Pinner and