Hold the Dark (2018) — A Haunting Psychological Thriller
Directed by Jeremy Saulnier, Hold the Dark is a psychological thriller based on William Giraldi’s novel of the same name.
The film stars Jeffrey Wright, Alexander Skarsgård, Riley Keough, and James Badge Dale, delivering a dark and atmospheric tale set in the remote Alaskan wilderness.
The film stars Jeffrey Wright, Alexander Skarsgård, Riley Keough, and James Badge Dale, delivering a dark and atmospheric tale set in the remote Alaskan wilderness.The story follows Russell Core (Jeffrey Wright), a retired naturalist and wolf expert, who is summoned by Medora Slone (Riley Keough) to track down the wolves that allegedly killed her son. 
However, as Core investigates, he uncovers disturbing secrets about Medora, her husband Vernon (Alexander Skarsgård), and the violent forces lurking beneath the surface.
However, as Core investigates, he uncovers disturbing secrets about Medora, her husband Vernon (Alexander Skarsgård), and the violent forces lurking beneath the surface.Premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 12, 2018, the film was later released on Netflix on September 28, 2018. 
Praised for its cinematography and eerie atmosphere, Hold the Dark received mixed reviews, with some appreciating its slow-burn tension while others found its narrative ambiguous.
Praised for its cinematography and eerie atmosphere, Hold the Dark received mixed reviews, with some appreciating its slow-burn tension while others found its narrative ambiguous.
