Captive

Cast View all

	Scout Taylor-Compton	Ashley
	Cody Frank	Drake
	Tasie Lawrence	Crystal
	Michael Lovato	Luke
	Ryan Stajmiger	Ed
	Christina Robinson	Mallory
	Timothy Chivalette	Teddy
	Katalina Parrish	Claire
	Brendan Fehr	John
	Thomas Choisnet	Sergeant Thomas
	David Hudstedt	Sergeant Grimm
	Tom Stajmiger	Officer Rocker
	Elle Peji	Officer Gutierrez
	Tamas Nadas	Detective Carter
	Alex Gopal	Alex
	Christina Gopal	Alex's Mom
	Kevin Chambers	Jogger
	Shannon Potts McDonald	Reporter 1
	Kristy Cates	Ashley's Mom
	Kailef Jarrod	Reporter 2
	Braden Young	DJ Traffik Köhn
	Alexis Berent	Partier
	Victeria Dupree	Couch Guy
	Alejandro Rodriguez	Partier

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Director	Gregg Simon
Writer	Travis Seppala
Producer	Zach Book, Jim Bors, Ryan Bury, Thomas Choisnet, James Andrew Felts, Cody Frank, Kerry George, Christina Gopal, Steve Graham, John Krause, Tamas Nadas, Paula Padelford, Leigh Riley, Gregg Simon, Tom Stajmiger, Michael Trainotti
Musician	Jason Akers
Photography	Jordi Ruiz Masó

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My quick rating - 3,7/10. All I saw was an intriguing poster and Scout Taylor-Compton's name which drew me in. The flick had the potential to deliver a unique blend of comedy and horror, but it ultimately fell short of expectations. The premise of the movie is promising—a group of stoners breaking into a house for a weekend party, stumbling upon a mysterious stranger held captive in the basement. This setup had the potential to create a suspenseful and possibly horrific story. However, the film failed to capitalize on its intriguing concept. One of the flix notable drawbacks was the mediocre acting, with the exception of Taylor-Compton. She brought a level of professionalism to her role, but the rest of the cast struggled to deliver convincing performances. This uneven acting made it challenging to become fully invested in the characters and their predicament. Most of the characters were just poorly rendered stereotypes that didn't bother utilizing the humor potential they instinctively have. The movie as a whole struggled to find its tone. It wasn't funny enough to be a successful comedy, and it lacked the tension and scares required for a compelling horror film. This identity crisis left the movie feeling disjointed, unable to provide a coherent and satisfying viewing experience. The special effects also left much to be desired. Instead of enhancing the atmosphere and creating a sense of dread, they often resembled amateurish social media filters. These lackluster effects undermined any potential for genuine horror and immersion, further detracting from the overall experience. If you get suckered in by the intriguing premise and the poster, prepare to be disappointed by a movie that fails to deliver on its promise, offering a mix of mediocrity that leaves much to be desired

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