Run Hide Fight (2020)

17-year-old Zoe Hull uses her wits, survival skills, and compassion to fight for her life, and those of her fellow classmates, against a group of live-streaming school shooters.

Director:

Kyle Rankin

Writer:

Kyle Rankin

Stars:

Thomas Jane, Radha Mitchell, Isabel May

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Thomas Jane	...	Todd Hull
Radha Mitchell	...	Jennifer Hull
Isabel May	...	Zoe Hull
Eli Brown	...	Tristan Voy
Olly Sholotan	...	Lewis Washington
Treat Williams	...	Sheriff Tarsy
Barbara Crampton	...	Mrs. Crawford
Cyrus Arnold	...	Kip Quade
April McCullough	...	Lauren Cope
Britton Sear	...	Chris Jelick
Carlton Caudle	...	Police Sergeant
Catherine Davis	...	Anna Jelick
Brandon Germaine	...	Cop #1
Joel Michaely	...	Mr. Yates
Shelby Mayes	...	Cora Brenner (as Shelynn Mayes)

Storyline

17-year-old Zoe Hull uses her wits, survival skills, and compassion to fight for her life, and those of her fellow classmates, against a group of live-streaming school shooters.

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Plot Keywords:

fight | die hard scenario | the daily wire | 

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Genres:

Action | Thriller

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Did You Know?

Trivia

The film bears many resemblances to the original Die Hard film, with Zoey very similar to John McClane. The main character avoids the initial hostage takeover, to then run around the building causing mischief for the antagonists. The antagonists use walkie talkie systems to communicate. When the police arrive Tristan says that it's early but not unexpected, which is nearly a direct quote from Hans Gruber.

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Goofs

Unlike what goes on when father of the hero uses his sniper rifle, school windows don't get holes in them when they are shot - they break.

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Quotes

Zoe Hull: You see, it's tempting to let nature run its course. The lungs will fill with blood. And the animal will die naturally. But with that process comes extreme pain. And it just isn't right to let it suffer. Or is it?

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Connections

Referenced in Odin's Movie Blog: Run Hide Fight (2021) Film Review (2021)

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Soundtracks

Pure As Gold
Produced by Britton Sear
Written & Performed by Olly Sholotan
Courtesy of Britton Productions & Lamintin Records

User Reviews

Exciting

A decent Thriller which focuses on the intrinsic value of heroism and selflessness rather than glamorizing and glorifying violence. It does not set out to prove or relay an agenda. This movie is a story of courage in the face of psychological trauma. It's not Citizen Kane, but it's a solid watch with good editing, good acting and a solid art direction. The trailer gave off heavy Die Hard vibes but the movie itself is nothing like it.

Critics won't like it because it provides virtually no political commentary and places all of its value on the importance of courage and doesn't focus on the broader issues at play besides the ubiquitous issue of self-obsession and social media infamy. Conservatives would like it more if they had touched on the issue of nihilism, but again, this movie isn't for the right or the left, it's for everyone.

In recent years, professional critics are most often concerned with the message they want to see, often using phrases such as "this movie provides social commentary which will undoubtedly make the audience think" rather than immersing themselves in the story the movie wants to tell. Comparable to the "problem" with "Hillbilly Elegy", which sets out to tell a story and does it well. Critics don't like it because they don't like the overall message.

Anyway, 7/10, great movie for a night-in with the wife if you're in the mood for a Thriller

Details

Official Sites:

Run Hide Fight

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 January 2021 (USA)

Also Known As:

Run Hide Fight

Filming Locations:

Red Oak, Texas, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bonfire Legend, Media Finance Capital

Technical Specs

Runtime:

109 min

Color:

Color