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6.7
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Critic Kim Newman
rated 8

A character-driven thriller with more twists than an off-the-map dirt road, awards-quality performances from the three leads, a rare sensitivity to the after-effects of horror and a sure directorial hand.

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Cast & Crew

Jim Mickle
Director
Sam Shepard
As Russell
Bill Sage
As Baseball Announcer (voice)
Don Johnson
As Jim Bob
Vinessa Shaw
As Ann Dane
Wyatt Russell
As Freddy
Michael C. Hall
As Richard Dane
Lanny Flaherty
As Jack Crow

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In the sweltering heat of a small Texas town in 1989, a man's life is forever changed when he kills an intruder in his home. Hailed as a hero, he soon finds himself fearing for his family's safety as the intruder's father, a vengeful ex-con, rolls into town. Pulled into a world of corruption and violence, he must confront his own demons and take drastic measures to protect those he loves. As the stakes rise and loyalties are tested, he discovers that the true cost of his actions may be higher than he ever imagined.

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