Deadfall 2012

As the winter landscape transforms into a desolate expanse of snow-covered trees, siblings Addison (Eric Bana) and Liza (Olivia Wilde) find themselves in a desperate bid to escape the consequences of their ill-fated casino heist. Their car careens off the road, leaving them stranded in the midst of a blinding blizzard. In a split second, Addison’s instincts take over, and with calculated precision, he dispatches the state trooper who arrives to offer assistance. The siblings’ fates are now inextricably linked, as they conspire to divide their paths, seeking refuge across the Canadian border.

Meanwhile, ex-con Jay (Charlie Hunnam) is released from prison, his thoughts consumed by a desire for redemption and reconciliation. He reaches out to his parents, June (Sissy Spacek) and retired sheriff Chet (Kris Kristofferson), extending an olive branch in the form of a Thanksgiving visit. However, his intentions are soon upended when he confronts his former coach, who had abandoned him during a pivotal boxing match, leaving Jay feeling betrayed and seeking retribution.

As Jay navigates the treacherous landscape of his own past, Hannah (Kate Mara), a tenacious sheriff’s deputy, finds herself at odds with her father, Sheriff Becker (Treat Williams), who dismisses her request to join the manhunt for the suspects responsible for the state trooper’s murder. Undeterred by her father’s skepticism, Hannah continues to follow her own investigative instincts.

In the midst of this turmoil, Jay stumbles upon Liza, shivering in the frozen wilderness. He takes pity on her and offers a ride to the nearest gas station, unwittingly inserting himself into the unfolding drama. As they navigate the treacherous roads, Addison is meanwhile engaged in his own brutal struggle for survival, facing off against an elderly man tending to his damaged snowmobile. The two men engage in a vicious battle, resulting in the elder’s demise and Addison’s appropriation of the snowmobile.

As Jay and Liza find themselves brought together by circumstance, they begin to open up about their respective pasts, forging a tentative bond that blossoms into a romantic connection. They share intimate moments, their stories intertwining as they navigate the harsh realities of their new circumstances. Meanwhile, Addison’s path diverges once more, leading him to invade a hunting cabin in search of solace and redemption. His actions are driven by a desire to confront and vanquish the abusive father who has tormented his victimized family, ultimately leaving them to pick up the pieces in the aftermath of his violent outburst.

As Hannah delves deeper into the investigation surrounding the tragic demise of a snowmobile enthusiast, her ears perk up to a distress call from the Sheriff’s department, alerting her to a situation unfolding at a remote cabin. It appears that a woman, expected to rendezvous with family members, has failed to materialize. Meanwhile, Liza finds herself grappling with genuine emotions for Jay, and in an effort to distance herself from his affections, she leaves a cryptic message for Addison, revealing that their plans have been derailed and that she’s seeking alternative arrangements. However, Jay’s persistence ultimately prompts Liza to confide in him about her troubled past, specifically the trauma inflicted by their abusive father, whose untimely demise at the hands of her brother when they were both young left an indelible mark on her psyche. With this revelation, Liza expresses a deep-seated desire to forge a different path, one that would allow her to create a loving family of her own, free from the toxic influences of their shared past.

As Hannah and two fellow officers snowmobile towards the hunting cabin, she’s forced to confront the harsh realities of the situation when they’re met with radio silence. Undeterred, Hannah continues to plead for backup, only to be met with ridicule and disdain by her colleagues. One officer approaches the cabin, while Hannah retrieves her radio, but it’s not long before she stumbles upon a gruesome discovery - the frozen body of the abusive husband in a nearby stream. Her screams for help are tragically cut short as Addison, fueled by rage and a desire for retribution, emerges from the shadows, shotgun at the ready. In a split second, he silences the officer with a well-placed blast through the cabin door, sending Hannah’s world into chaos.

As the pursuit unfolds, Hannah and her remaining colleague give hot pursuit to Addison, racing against time as they chase him across 10 miles of unforgiving terrain. It’s a desperate game of cat and mouse, with the stakes reaching critical levels when the second officer’s snowmobile skids out of control, forcing Hannah to abandon ship. In a shocking turn of events, this officer finds himself forced off his own machine by Addison, who then dispatches him in cold blood using barbed wire left carelessly strewn across the trail. As Hannah arrives at the scene, she’s met with the gruesome sight of her colleague’s lifeless body, and it’s not long before she becomes aware that she’s been unwittingly played into Addison’s trap.

Faced with the devastating reality of her situation, Hannah takes aim at Addison, appearing to wound him in the process. However, this only serves as a catalyst for his escape, leaving Hannah to grapple with the consequences of her actions. As she frantically calls for backup, her colleague lies dying on the frozen lake, his life slipping away from him like the snow beneath their feet. It’s against this backdrop of despair and chaos that Becker arrives on the scene, his anger and recriminations directed squarely at Hannah, who he believes has brought about the deaths of two innocent officers due to her reckless decision-making and failure to follow protocol.

As the holiday feast simmers on the stove, a sense of unease settles over Jay’s household. Unbeknownst to the unsuspecting guests, a tense standoff has been brewing beneath the surface. Addison, fueled by a toxic blend of paranoia and resentment, has taken Jay’s parents hostage, forcing them to participate in a twisted game of gratitude. The air is thick with tension as Liza, oblivious to the sinister scenario unfolding outside, shares a tender moment with Jay. Meanwhile, June interrupts the blissful ignorance, revealing Addison’s captive status to the unsuspecting couple. As they gaze at each other in shock and confusion, Addison feigns indifference, his eyes betraying a calculated cruelty.

In a separate drama unfolding elsewhere, Hannah receives a cryptic phone call from a Detroit detective, prompting her to seek out Jay at his parents’ residence. However, upon arrival, she finds herself trapped by the very same captor who has held Jay’s family hostage. Addison’s erratic behavior reaches new heights as he forces them to participate in a macabre Thanksgiving ritual, their gratitude and fear intertwined.

As the evening wears on, a sudden burst of gunfire shatters the silence, sending shockwaves throughout the household. Becker, responding to a distress call, finds himself face-to-face with an unexpected adversary - Hannah, clad in Addison’s distinctive fringed-leather coat, her gaze vacant and dazed. Just as all hope seems lost, Addison emerges from the shadows, shotgun at the ready, his eyes fixed on Becker.

The ensuing chaos culminates in a thrilling showdown between Jay and Addison, their bodies locked in a fierce struggle. Liza, ever the calm in the eye of the storm, intervenes just in time, her own pistol drawn and ready to deliver the final blow. As the dust settles, Addison lies motionless on the ground, his life slipping away with each passing moment. In a split second decision, Jay’s love for Liza becomes the catalyst that tips the balance, and it is this very sentiment that ultimately proves Addison’s undoing.