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Red State (2011) is a gripping and suspenseful thriller that follows three teenagers - Jarod, Travis, and Billy-Ray - as they get caught in a deadly situation after being lured by a woman for a foursome. On their way to meet the woman, Travis accidentally hits a parked car, setting off a chain of events that change their lives forever.
Upon meeting the woman, the teenagers are unknowingly drugged and pass out. When they wake up, they find themselves trapped inside the Five Points Trinity Church, a fundamentalist cult led by the infamous Pastor Abin Cooper. As they try to escape, they discover that the church is under siege by the ATF agents, led by Agent Joseph Keenan, who have been ordered to eliminate the dangerous religious terrorists.
Throughout the movie, tension escalates as the teenagers navigate the chaotic situation and face the imminent threats to their lives from both the cult members and the law enforcement agents. The film raises questions about religious extremism, government intervention, and the morality of violence.
Red State is a thought-provoking and intense film that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats with its unpredictable twists and turns. As the teenagers' lives hang in the balance, audiences are left questioning who will ultimately save them - the agents of law enforcement or their own resourcefulness.
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Red StateRelease Date:
30 Sep 2011Writers:
Kevin SmithAwards:
3 wins & 8 nominations total