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In Cold Light

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Ava is trapped. Like a bull in a bucking chute, seconds before exploding onto the rodeo stage. She is hunted. Pursued by those who killed her brother, pursued by her own demons. Ava needs to make a choice. To either save herself and fight another day or to push and become the woman she wishes she could be.
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While it offers some noteworthy visual flair, In Cold Light's story gets buried under implausible twists, worn out genre beats, and a cast that's never given the chance to shine.

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Peter Travers The Travers Take Jan 23
2/4
Maika Monroe plays a drug dealer facing off with her rodeo champ dad Troy Kotsur in a by-the-numbers thriller minus any real thrills. It’s the hints of a better film—fiercer, funnier, more attuned to a woman’s point of view—that nag at you. Go to Full Review
Sheila O'Malley RogerEbert.com Jan 23
A lot of thrillers are exciting but empty. 'In Cold Light' is thrilling but very full in unexpected and complicated ways. Go to Full Review
Richard Whittaker Austin Chronicle Jan 22
2/5
In Cold Light is far better constructed and executed than its generic, straight-to-video title might imply, but it’s too monotonous – in the literal meaning of the word – to reach its aspirations or to really use its cast. Go to Full Review
David Nusair Reel Film Reviews 8h
1.5/4
...a lackluster misfire that squanders the good will afforded by its appealing premise. Go to Full Review
Andrew Parker The Gate 3d
7/10
The script from Patrick Whistler is a standard crime melodrama, but Giroux brings it to vibrant life at every turn. Go to Full Review
Richard Crouse Richard Crouse 4d
3/5
In Cold Light is a moody thriller that’s a little light on memorable situations but at a tight 93 minutes, and the narrative pedal to the metal, it delivers enough style to transcend its pulpy roots Go to Full Review
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Mr Hollywood Jan 25 Gritty looking. Was entertaining. It doesn’t shy away from violence. If you don’t mind that in movies then you’ll enjoy it See more Robert W Jan 24 One of the worst movies I’ve seen in awhile. See more Slick R @SlickReviewer 16h It was just OK. The ending was disappointing. That was really the best they could think up? Talk about lazy writing. See more Jim E 1d Great acting by all, enjoyed the story line, Helen Hunt only played a small part near the end of the film. See more Cheriel R. @Cheriel27 3d Though Maika Monroe's performance is great, the film's story and pacing eventually make you stop caring what happens next or how it ends. See more Les N @Vegas628 3d Nonstop for the first hour! Troy Kotsur seems to play the same role each time? See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Ava is trapped. Like a bull in a bucking chute, seconds before exploding onto the rodeo stage. She is hunted. Pursued by those who killed her brother, pursued by her own demons. Ava needs to make a choice. To either save herself and fight another day or to push and become the woman she wishes she could be.
Director
Maxime Giroux
Producer
Yanick Létourneau, Mike MacMillan
Screenwriter
Patrick Whistler
Distributor
Saban Films
Production Co
Périphéria, Lithium Studios
Rating
R (Violence/Bloody Images|Some Drug Material|Language)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Action, Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 23, 2026, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 24, 2026
Runtime
1h 36m
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