(released in 2021) is a character-driven hostage thriller written and directed by Lili Matta. The film centers on a diverse group of people at a Los Angeles art gallery who are taken hostage by an ex-Marine suffering from severe Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Plot Overview
As the standoff intensifies, the narrative uses a non-linear structure, employing frequent flashbacks to reveal the past traumas of each hostage, forcing them to confront their own "demons" and cultural differences under the threat of gun violence. 86 Melrose Avenue (2021)
The story begins with Travis (Dade Elza), an ex-soldier on the verge of a mental breakdown, who commits a violent act in his home before fleeing to a nearby art gallery opening. He takes the attendees hostage, including: (released in 2021) is a character-driven hostage thriller