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Held

  • 2020
  • 1h 34m
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5.3/10
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Held (2020)
In HELD, Emma (Jill Awbrey) and Henry's (Bart Johnson) marriage is losing its spark. In an effort to reconnect, they vacation to a remote high-end rental, complete with automated smart house features and integrated security. However, after suspecting a nighttime intruder they decide to flee, only to become forcibly trapped inside by the automated security system. Emitting from the house, an unknown 'Voice' watches their every move through an array of hidden cameras, revealing an intimate and unsettling knowledge of their relationship. While the situation grows increasingly brutal, Emma and Henry must work together to uncover the truth and find a way out before it's too late.
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A couple's ailing marriage is put to the test when they are held hostage in an isolated vacation rental by an unseen Voice that commands their every move.A couple's ailing marriage is put to the test when they are held hostage in an isolated vacation rental by an unseen Voice that commands their every move.A couple's ailing marriage is put to the test when they are held hostage in an isolated vacation rental by an unseen Voice that commands their every move.

  • Directors
    • Travis Cluff
    • Chris Lofing
  • Writer
    • Jill Awbrey
  • Stars
    • Jill Awbrey
    • Bart Johnson
    • Travis Cluff
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.3/10
    3.2K
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    • Directors
      • Travis Cluff
      • Chris Lofing
    • Writer
      • Jill Awbrey
    • Stars
      • Jill Awbrey
      • Bart Johnson
      • Travis Cluff
    • 50User reviews
    • 35Critic reviews
    • 46Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Jill Awbrey
    Jill Awbrey
    • Emma
    Bart Johnson
    Bart Johnson
    • Henry
    Travis Cluff
    Travis Cluff
    • The Voice…
    Zack Gold
    Zack Gold
    • Ryan Sullivan
    Rez Kempton
    Rez Kempton
    • Joe
    Jener Dasilva
    • Graham
    Jana Claire Price
    Jana Claire Price
    • Young Emma
    Ian Jones
    • Sean
    Ryan Shoos
    Ryan Shoos
    • Bobby
    Liz Fenning
    Liz Fenning
    • Jane
    Tessa Munro
    Tessa Munro
    • Beth
    Paul Christian
    Paul Christian
    • Daniel
    • (as Paul Mischeshin)
    Porchea Carroll
    Porchea Carroll
    • Valerie
    Christian Telesmar
    Christian Telesmar
    • Mark
    Megan Scortino
    • Eden Video Wife
    Paul Pavelski
    • Eden Video Husband
    Steven Hrdlicka
    Steven Hrdlicka
    • Eden Video Scientist
    Nathan Healy
    • Soda Drinking Cult Member
    • Directors
      • Travis Cluff
      • Chris Lofing
    • Writer
      • Jill Awbrey
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    5qyzenreviews

    Trapped in a house flick

    It starts off well, real genuine suspense, But crashes with the plot twist.

    Cinematography and visuals are really beautiful for a trapped in the house movie,

    The actors play their part well but the idea could have been improvised.
    5calicut110

    Some interesting moments

    It was very average. I had to forward through some parts. There was a twist which I also saw coming but it was still a little unique. Overall just bleh.
    3seasidesaffa

    Could have been so much more !

    I genuinely think this would have been a much better production if the Writer hadn't also taken the lead acting role - It would have been a lot believable and added more to the production if there had been another female lead. A failed actress writing, or a failed writer acting ... ?

    I just felt it could have been so much more ... And i need to stay away from Productions where the writer is also a lead actor.
    5RobTheWatcher

    Held its own

    Overall a decent movie. It was definitely saved by the surprising turns at the end and the concept overall. Acting was pretty tough and it was definitely slow to start. Also, that girl is pretty brutal. Not sure who casted her to play the part.
    6The_Swedish_Reviewer

    Pretty good mystery flick

    Starting off well, it actually kept my attention until the end. Once I figured out the plot, I still liked it, which is not so common. Not a masterpiece though but much better than traditional splatter/horror movies. A suspense film with a low budget wrapped in a nice well-played package, reminiscent of "Sleeping with the enemy". Sometimes less is more and that is definitely the case with "Held". Good choice for both him and her.

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    • Trivia
      Bart Johnson did push-ups in between takes to keep his energy and intensity levels up. Moreover, Johnson grew a beard for his role in this film.
    • Goofs
      In a 2020 film set in a high-end new house, it's unlikely there would be a rotary landline, without touch tone capability.
    • Soundtracks
      The Eden Room
      Written by Richard Breakspear
      Performed by The Budapest Scoring Symphony Orchestra (as Budapest Scoring Orchestra)

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    • Release date
      • April 9, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 聲控殺人
    • Filming locations
      • Fresno, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Tremendum Pictures
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $142,817
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $46,277
      • Apr 11, 2021
    • Gross worldwide
      • $150,913
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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