Toxic Impulses

My hat is off to the team behind Toxic Impulses for their excellent work on this film. "Toxic Impulses" is well written and cast, beautifully shot and skillfully edited. Director Kyle Schadt has done a great job of creating a noir ambiance. The actors all turn in excellent performances as well. In addition, it is so nice to see that an indie thriller can be made on a budget and this should serve as an excellent guide to indie filmmakers who want to do the same. Kudos to the team for making a great product and keeping their audience on their toes into the bargain. Definitely recommend this film.

"Toxic Impulses" revisits the noir genre with a modern sensibility, and while the story might lean on some classic tropes, it holds its own thanks to the atmospheric setting and earnest storytelling.

Yet, it's Olivia Buckle's performance as Zemira that truly elevates the film. Buckle masterfully balances vulnerability with guile, ensuring her character remains at the heart of the audience's investment. Her portrayal not only anchors the narrative but also signals a bright future for her in the cinematic world.

"Toxic Impulses" might not reinvent the wheel, but it's a commendable effort worth watching, especially for Buckle's standout role.

Very impressive film for an independent movie. Particularly the soundtrack, which blew me away from start to finish with its effectiveness - the music is catchy when it needs to be. The cinematography is also very good, and the editing perfect in my opinion. The acting is also commendable, especially Benedikt Sebastien (Mosley), Olivia Buckle (Zemira), Helene Udy (Liz) and Sara Elizabeth Ryan (Keisha). I confess that the story didn't transcend me, but the technical quality is there. The positive note at the end stands out from the rest of the story, but I think it does a lot of good. Bravo to all the team for this impressive work!

"Toxic Impulses" masterfully redefines the modern noir genre, weaving together a tapestry of suspense, moral ambiguity, and gripping action. With a morally questionable protagonist at its center, the film immerses viewers in a world filled with danger and intrigue, featuring a menacing villain and a suspicious damsel in distress who keep the stakes high throughout.

The narrative is a rollercoaster of twists and turns, constantly challenging our expectations and testing our trust in the filmmakers. Just when you think you have it figured out, another layer of complexity unfolds, keeping you guessing until the very end. The direction is sharp, and the pacing ensures that the tension never lets up.

What truly elevates "Toxic Impulses" is its exploration of justice. As the narrative unfolds, you find yourself rooting for resolution for all characters involved, regardless of their flaws. The film does not shy away from the complexities of human nature, making the quest for justice all the more compelling.

I watch a lot of indie films and this is right up there with the best of them.

The film follows an ex-cop who agrees to help a mysterious woman who knocks on his door one night, claiming that she is being blackmailed. Looking for something to do, he gets stuck in and begins investigating. We soon learn that this woman is also a bank robber and very quickly we descend into a dangerous criminal underworld.

Writer/Director Kyle Schadt does a great job of keeping the audience guessing with many twists and turns along the way. While it's not as polished as a Hollywood thriller, in terms of its production values, the story is key - and this is a good one!

This film is a step up from Schadt's previous film 'Silent Panic' and I'd love to see what he can do with a bigger budget. Definitely give this a look if you like a good crime thriller!