Overview
- Released January 16 via RLJE Films and Shudder, the Los Angeles–set thriller reimagines corrupt officers as a predatory, all-white vampire squad.
- Director Ryan Prows co-wrote the film with Shaye Ogbonna, Tim Cairo, and Jake Gibson, emphasizing character-driven storytelling to spark post-screening discussion.
- The ensemble includes Justin Long, Jermaine Fowler, RJ Cyler, and Nicki Micheaux, with appearances from CM Punk and Dermot Mulroney and contributions by musicians Freddie Gibbs, YG, and Flying Lotus.
- Early critical response spans strong praise for style and relevance from Collider to a C+ review from IndieWire noting pacing and low-budget constraints.
- The movie blends crime drama, satire, and supernatural horror, featuring a gritty ’90s-influenced visual grain and a score that fuses aggressive hip-hop with synth.