
Washed up Hollywood actor Reagon Pearce is kidnapped by thugs on the way to work in Shreveport, Louisiana. Trapped in a swamp hut, his kidnappers torture and blackmail him, hijacking his twitter account and threatening to upload compromising material. How can he escape his predicament?... (Full plot summary below)
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Washed up Hollywood actor Reagon Pearce is kidnapped by thugs on the way to work in Shreveport, Louisiana. Trapped in a swamp hut, his kidnappers torture and blackmail him, hijacking his twitter account and threatening to upload compromising material. How can he escape his predicament?
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| Los Angeles TimesMichael RechtshaffenWhile Phillippe's tongue seldom ventures far from his cheek in addressing the cult of celebrity, he maintains a nice technical grip on the tension and intensity — at least until things start to unravel toward the end. |
| McClatchy-Tribune News ServiceRoger MooreCatch Hell has physical torture and sexually explicit mind games. It has a star who seems resigned to his fate and willing to give up and savage bumpkins straight out of “Deliverance” ready to take out their hatred of Hollywood and Hollywood values on him. That description gives this simple, ferociously feral thriller more depth than it deserves. |
| Village VoiceRob StaegerCatch Hell suffers from both a drowsy start and a dragging ending. |
| New York TimesNicolas RapoldA certain curiosity value arises out of Mr. Phillippe’s coincidental occupation here as a professional actor and a director. |
| Slant MagazineWes GreeneThe story allows for Ryan Phillippe to indulge in a self-deprecating brand of satire, but he can't work up enough courage to ever make his character--and, by extension, himself--the brunt of any of the film's barbs. |
| User ReviewJim WAn enjoyable thriller with some really gruesome torture. It has a fun side that is a welcome relief from the darkness. It's worth watching. |
| User Reviewjaycee gThis movie is a super fun ride. Thoroughly entertaining, suspenseful, smart and funny you will not be disappointed with Catch Hell! The film is rich with beautiful shots and an awesome soundtrack that create a perfect backdrop for the clever and disturbing writing. This well crafted script has many surprising twist and turns that will leave you on the edge of your seat....wanting more. Ryan Phillippe's performance both in front of the camera and behind the camera is raw, real and quite impressive. My favorite take away is the film's message on karma. A dark comedy that will surely be a cult classic and stir a following with Ryan Phillippe fans. Don't miss the last scene. |
| User ReviewB MGreat under rated movie. Well Done Ryan!! |
| User ReviewJeremy MI loved this movie. Definitely kept the suspense going and was well worth the watch. |
| User ReviewAlvin MReally intense suspense. Much better than critics make you think. It is really good |