''Shattered'' is a 2022 American

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film directed by Luis Prieto and written by David Loughery. The film stars

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, Frank Grillo, Lilly Krug, and

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Plot

A rich divorcee, Chris, falls in love with a mysterious woman, Sky, and his ex-wife and child eventually get trapped, causing a desperate fight for survival.

Cast

as Chris Decker * Frank Grillo as Sebastian * Lilly Krug as Sky / Margaret *

as Ronald *

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as Jamie Decker * Ash Santos as Lisa * Ridley Bateman as Willow Decker * David Madison as Briggs * Dat Phan as Kiju

Production

Filming wrapped in

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in June 2021.

Release

The film was released in select theaters and On Demand on January 14, 2022, and released on DVD and Blu-ray on February 22, 2022.

Reception

Angela Dawson of ''

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'' gave the film a positive review, calling it a "simmering thriller that is reminiscent of classic '' femme fatale'' thrillers … but infused with a modern sensibility." Michael Nordine of ''

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'' gave the film a negative review and wrote, "What follows has shades of everything from ''

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'' to ''

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'', albeit with little of either film’s bawdy bravura."

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of '' RogerEbert.com'' awarded the film one and a half stars, calling it "a machine that promises to fulfill certain functions. Unfortunately, the craftsmanship is lacking."

References

External links

* {{IMDb title 2022 psychological thriller films 2020s English-language films American psychological thriller films Films shot in Montana Films with screenplays by David Loughery Films directed by Luis Prieto 2020s American films English-language thriller films