A family are forced to participate in a terrifying game of survival that's being broadcast live on the internet by several vicious masked maniacs.
Director Sean Carter relates the gripping story at a constant pace, takes time to develop the characters, maintains a grim and ominous take-no-prisoners tone throughout, and generates a good deal of suspense. Moreover, there's a creepy voyeuristic bent to the violent proceedings that adds an extra unnerving edge while the surprise bummer ending packs a brutally potent gut punch. The solid acting by the capable cast further keeps this movie humming: Bella Thorne as troubled teen Jamie, Chandler Riggs as her loyal younger brother DJ, Ioan Gruffrudd as flawed dad Carl, Natalie Martinez as feisty stepmom Nicole, Leigh Whannell as easygoing stoner uncle Matt, and Jared Abrahamson as concerned boyfriend Josh. A real nail-biter.
Director Sean Carter relates the gripping story at a constant pace, takes time to develop the characters, maintains a grim and ominous take-no-prisoners tone throughout, and generates a good deal of suspense. Moreover, there's a creepy voyeuristic bent to the violent proceedings that adds an extra unnerving edge while the surprise bummer ending packs a brutally potent gut punch. The solid acting by the capable cast further keeps this movie humming: Bella Thorne as troubled teen Jamie, Chandler Riggs as her loyal younger brother DJ, Ioan Gruffrudd as flawed dad Carl, Natalie Martinez as feisty stepmom Nicole, Leigh Whannell as easygoing stoner uncle Matt, and Jared Abrahamson as concerned boyfriend Josh. A real nail-biter.