Misdirection
The brief
Kevin Lewis delivers a tight home invasion thriller that flips the script halfway through, turning Frank Grillo and Olga Kurylenko from predators into prey with satisfying brutality. The 84-minute runtime keeps things lean and mean, never letting up once the psychological games begin in earnest. Grillo brings his usual gruff intensity while Kurylenko gets to showcase more range than her typical action roles allow. Perfect for fans of Don't Breathe or You're Next who want their cat-and-mouse games served with zero fat and maximum tension.
The verdict
If you crave lean, brutal home invasion thrillers that subvert expectations and deliver maximum tension in minimal runtime, this is a perfect 84-minute adrenaline shot. If you need complex character development or can't handle straightforward genre exercise, skip this for something with more psychological depth.
Watch with
- 👫 Thriller fans who appreciate tight pacing
- ⚠️ Those sensitive to home invasion scenarios
Heads up
- Intense violence and brutality (moderate)
- Home invasion and psychological terror (frequent)
- Strong language throughout (moderate)
Credits
- Director
- Kevin Lewis
- Cast
- Olga Kurylenko, Frank Grillo, Oliver Trevena, Landa Morland, Vladislav Lapidus, Lacy McClory, Emilija Matić
Official synopsis
A desperate couple have pulled off a string of high-end break-ins to pay off a mob debt. When they attempt
The Double
Make a night of it
Pair this with You Were Never Really Here (2017)
Both feature hunters becoming hunted in psychological cat and mouse thrillers.
Total runtime: 1h 24m + 1h 29m = 2h 53m
