Hold (I) (2009)

"Hold" is a tense, spare, and lean drama about a young couple's relationship in the aftermath of a violent home invasion. Boasting no musical score and filmed in claustrophobic closeups, it... See full summary »

Director:

Frank Mosley

Writers:

Robby Storey, Robby Storey (story),

Stars:

Robby Storey, Stephanie Rhodes, Jodie Moore

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Robby Storey	...	Alan Marsh
Stephanie Rhodes	...	Laura Marsh
Jodie Moore	...	Det. Doug Ryan
Andrew Sensenig	...	Ron
Jeri Smith	...	Nina
Steven Markel	...	Gary
John Elliott	...	Eric
Arianne Martin	...	Pawn Shop Clerk
Reece Rios	...	Real Estate Agent
Matt Moore	...	Crime Scene Policeman
Tamara Frewen	...	Crime Scene Policewoman (as Tamara Michel-Frewen)
Clint Niosi	...	Crime Scene Photographer
Al Nelson	...	Crime Scene Detective
John Rainone	...	Fired Co-worker
Earl Browning III	...	Co-worker

Storyline

"Hold" is a tense, spare, and lean drama about a young couple's relationship in the aftermath of a violent home invasion. Boasting no musical score and filmed in claustrophobic closeups, it investigates the frailty of the hero complex by putting a microscope on American paranoia.

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Plot Keywords:

husband wife relationship | breaking and entering | intruder | rape | love

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Taglines:

Do you feel safe?

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Genres:

Drama | Thriller

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

31 May 2009 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Arlington, Texas, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$25,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Femmewerks Productions, Revision Films, Take One Cinema

Technical Specs

Runtime:

85 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

After premiering in the Texas Competition of the 2010 Dallas International Film Festival, HOLD played a week later at the 2010 Kent International Film Festival in Connecticut, where it won The Sleeping Giant Award (feature), given to films "that people should be on the watch for".

User Reviews

"Hold"-Life after Rape

"Hold" is a realistic journey into the lives of a married couple (played by a tormented Robby Storey and Stephanie Rhodes) dealing with sexual assault. The film is shot with a series of uninterrupted takes or 'plan sequence' that boldly forces the audience to live through the trials facing it's main characters. This stylistic approach seamlessly adds to the tension and despair of an already sensitive subject matter. Yes... the director Frank Mosley does this on purpose. The result? "Hold" is an accomplished and poignant look at the reclaiming of life after rape... and rape after marriage...

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