The music video, directed by , heavily leans into an 1980s aesthetic.
This dubstep reimagining by Skream was highly praised by Jackson for capturing the "dark and sparse" emotional core of the lyrics. It won "Best Dancefloor Filler" at the NME Awards and saw a 600% sales spike after being featured in the HBO series Entourage . La Roux - In For The Kill (Official Video)
The track is characterized by Jackson's signature high-pitched "power-elf" vocals and Langmaid's minimalist, 80s-influenced analog beats . Its primary melodic influence was the title theme from the 1980s animated series Pole Position . Visual Analysis: The Official Music Video The music video, directed by , heavily leans
A second video was later released in 2010 to promote the song in the United States. Directed by the creative team LEGS , this version was filmed at New York's historic Hotel Chelsea and featured more vibrant, character-driven imagery. Cultural Impact and Remixes Directed by the creative team LEGS , this
The video features Elly Jackson driving a classic Toyota MR2 down a dark, moonlit road. A surreal turning point occurs when she encounters another version of herself standing in the road; the video concludes with her eyes glowing white as she continues to drive.
A 2010 remix featuring a verse by Kanye West further cemented the duo's international profile. Commercial and Critical Achievement