Speaking of people, one of Run Hide Fight‘s real successes is the cast. The actions and interactions of people, both good and bad, are at the centre of this film, they drive the story rather than any action set-pieces. Undoubtedly because Rankin’s film has a real sense of humanity.
It’s a controversial choice to make a Die Hard-esque “action” movie about school shootings, and one that will not come without repercussions but Rankin is familiar with the trauma of gun violence and so treats the subject with compassion, sincerity and a sense of respect all the while crafting a tense, suspenseful film that puts big-budget action thrillers to shame. But then she heads back inside the building to rescue as many staff and pupils as she can… As the shooting starts and the blood starts to flow, Zoe (Isabel May) is lucky to get out alive. However all his previous efforts never prepared me for Run Hide Fight… Gone are the laughs and in comes a shockingly real look at school shootings, from inside the building.Ī normal school day is brought to a brutal halt when invaded by armed students on a murderous mission. Which means I’m always excited to see what he does next. His blend of comedy and horror really appealed to my sensibilities.
I’ve been a huge fan of writer/director Kyle Rankin’s work ever since I first saw Infestation. Stars: Isabel May, Radha Mitchell, Thomas Jane, Eli Brown, Olly Sholotan, Treat Williams, Barbara Crampton, Cyrus Arnold, Britton Sear, Catherine Davis, Kenneisha Thompson, Zachary Le Vey, Shelby Mayes | Written and Directed by Kyle Rankin