A Hard Place – Movie Review
First Reaction – A Hard Place is a twisted dive into the underworld.
Director: J Horton
Writer: Michael J Spstein, J Horton (Screenplay)
Cast
- Felissa Rose (Transmisson)
- Lynn Lowry (Fang)
- Rachel Amanda Bryant (Yes Day)
- Kevin Caliber (16 Bits)
- Ashley Undercuffler (Craving)
Plot: A group of criminals on the run find themselves caught in the middle of an ancient feud between the monsters that roam the day and the creatures that rule the night.
Runtime: 1 Hour 28 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: A Hard Place starts when a group of criminals Zenia (Lowry), Rish (Bryant), Hurt (Caliber) and Candy (Stone II) look to escape with their loot. However, their meeting point lets them meet Naja (Undercuffler), and they must fight against monsters from the woods.
However, once darkness falls, they find themselves facing a different threat. The thieves must work together to escape and understand the ancient battle they get caught in.
Verdict on A Hard Place
Recap
The movie follows a group of criminals looking to connect and escape from their latest job. However, they find themselves trapped between an ancient battle and must figure out how to escape. The battle will test them as they search for the best solution to save as many of them as possible.
Best Parts
The creature creations are great and make them stand out from many other monsters in movies. It has plenty of twists and turns along the way. This keeps us wondering what will happen next and how far the characters will need to survive. It feels like a great story with a lot more to offer, diving into the bigger history for the characters. The performances are fun and get the most out of the characters’ motivations.
Worst Parts
The story is interesting, and the discussion of the ancient war presents plenty of information. However, it could have easily explored the war between them more, rather than just the strangers in the middle of it.
Final Thoughts –A Hard Place is a twisted, bloody movie.
