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Thrash and Ballistic: New Films Explore Fear and Revenge

4/18/2026

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Tommy Wirkola, director of Thrash, releases the Netflix film set in Annieville, S.C., during a hurricane, following a pregnant woman trapped in a car and an agoraphobic woman who must face fears to help others.
Thrash features water and weather effects with shark attacks.
Chad Faust, director of Ballistic, presents Nance's revenge after her son dies in action, while the film critiques violent patriotism as she confronts the recruitment office.

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Story summary

Tommy Wirkola, director of Thrash, releases the Netflix film set in Annieville, S.C., during a hurricane, following a pregnant woman trapped in a car and an agoraphobic woman who must face fears to help others.
Thrash features water and weather effects with shark attacks.
Chad Faust, director of Ballistic, presents Nance's revenge after her son dies in action, while the film critiques violent patriotism as she confronts the recruitment office.