Last updated on July 6th, 2025 at 07:08 am
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After a botched job leaves a trail of bodies behind, a gang of desperate criminals seeks refuge in a remote desert hideout. But their plans fall apart fast when they discover the area is home to something far worse than the law — an ancient war between monstrous predators of day and night. As tensions rise and the body count climbs, the crew must decide if survival is worth trusting each other or the creatures hunting them.
The film had a theatrical roadshow that started on January 12th at Englewood Cinema, just outside Dayton, Ohio. It then went on to screen at theaters and drive ins across the country, primarily the Midwest. Screenings continue at indie theaters and drive-ins leading up the streaming release. (4/22/25)
Filmed in Ohio and LA.
Directed by J. Horton (VHS Violence, Craving), who was quoted saying: “A Hard Place has been by far the most ambitious project I’ve ever made. This movie would not exist if not for the talent, generosity and just general good personalities of ALL of the cast and crew, as well as our cinema partners. In true Roger Corman style, we hit the road with A Hard Place, traveling with the film to theaters and drive ins across the country. It’s been a complete joy to see the movie with multiple audiences, which is something a lot of independent movies don’t get the opportunity to do.”
This is an indie movie that’s described as a “genre bending creature feature” and a “crime thriller turned apocalyptic showdown.”
A Hard Place arrived on VOD/Digital on May 27, 2025.
A Hard Place premiered on TUBI, The Roku Channel, Sling, and Cinverse on July 1, 2025.
Director: J. Horton
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