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(released in 2021) is a character-driven hostage thriller written and directed by Lili Matta. The film centers on a diverse group of people at a Los Angeles art gallery who are taken hostage by an ex-Marine suffering from severe Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Plot Overview

The movie concludes with a specific message regarding the statistics of gun violence in America, though some critics found this sudden shift in focus from PTSD to gun control confusing. Critical Reception 86 Melrose Avenue (2021)

A grieving father who witnessed his son's suicide. (released in 2021) is a character-driven hostage thriller

As the standoff intensifies, the narrative uses a non-linear structure, employing frequent flashbacks to reveal the past traumas of each hostage, forcing them to confront their own "demons" and cultural differences under the threat of gun violence. Critical Reception A grieving father who witnessed his