Ex Drummer is a 2007 Belgian black comedy and rock music film directed and co-written by Koen Mortier,[1] whose previous work was limited to television commercials.

[2] In Ostend, West Flanders, three physically disabled musicians are looking for a drummer for their punk rock band.

They approach famous writer Dries to be their drummer, the idea being that he also has a "handicap" in that he cannot actually play the drums.

As the story goes on Dries becomes more and more obsessed by his new novel and he tries to manipulate the band members and tries to find their weak spot.

[6] In Belgium it caused some controversy due to the violence and explicit sex in the film.