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Bound by Blackmail

  • TV Movie
  • 2022
  • TV-14
  • 1h 23m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
172
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Bound by Blackmail (2022)
MysteryThriller

A woman finds that a self-improvement program called Initiative is littered with terrifying secrets.A woman finds that a self-improvement program called Initiative is littered with terrifying secrets.A woman finds that a self-improvement program called Initiative is littered with terrifying secrets.

  • Director
    • Danny Buday
  • Writer
    • Corey Shurge
  • Stars
    • Jade Harlow
    • Diora Baird
    • Coby Ryan McLaughlin
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.2/10
    172
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Danny Buday
    • Writer
      • Corey Shurge
    • Stars
      • Jade Harlow
      • Diora Baird
      • Coby Ryan McLaughlin
    • 6User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Jade Harlow
    Jade Harlow
    • Nicole Miller
    Diora Baird
    Diora Baird
    • Diana
    Coby Ryan McLaughlin
    Coby Ryan McLaughlin
    • Ken Palmer
    Tom Parker
    Tom Parker
    • Justin Palmer
    Monroe Cline
    Monroe Cline
    • Ari Miller
    Taylor Blackwell
    Taylor Blackwell
    • Megan Walker
    Steve Richard Harris
    Steve Richard Harris
    • Detective Bill Hale
    Ashlynn Yennie
    Ashlynn Yennie
    • Phyllis Whitlock
    Austin Highsmith Garces
    Austin Highsmith Garces
    • Robyn Whitlock
    Devante Winfrey
    Devante Winfrey
    • Police Officer
    Jordan Hubbard
    Jordan Hubbard
    • Officer Holland
    Alessia Marciano
    • Initiative Member
    Zaakirah Hisle
    • Initiative Member
    Chad Bushman
    Chad Bushman
    • Police Officer
    Eric Brenner
    Eric Brenner
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    • Director
      • Danny Buday
    • Writer
      • Corey Shurge
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    6paul_m_haakonsen

    Better than anticipated...

    When I stumbled upon the 2022 thriller "Bound by Blackmail", I have to admit that I was expecting it to be another one of those a-dime-a-dozen type of thrillers made for TV. But still, since I had never seen or heard about the movie, of course I opted to give it a go.

    And I will say that writer Corey Shurge actually managed to put together a script and storyline that was surprisingly entertaining. Yeah, it was pretty much your standard TV thriller, but there was still something enjoyable about it. And I do like the twist to the storyline; I certainly hadn't figured that one out as director Danny Buday sprang it on the audience.

    The acting performances in "Bound by Blackmail" were good for a movie of this type. I wasn't overly familiar with the cast ensemble here, and I enjoy that when I watch a movie. There was a face or two on the screen that I recognized from other movies, but not any names that I were familiar with.

    There were two scenes that involved steam, well something that was supposed to be steam. That was just so poorly done and it was cringeworthy to witness on the screen.

    If you enjoy TV thrillers then you should give "Bound by Blackmail" a chance. I was genuinely entertained by what writer Corey Shurge and director Danny Buday had to offer. However, this is hardly a movie that warrants more than a single viewing.

    My rating of "Bound by Blackmail" lands on a six out of ten stars.
    10nbyndhqp

    So fresh

    This is great ! I love the acting and the girl went into the sauna with a full outfit on great attention too detail. Also that was a steam room and the weird dude throwing more water on the rocks was so creative.
    7vtompa

    Always trust your instincts.

    Except for the villans, there are no male characters.

    I enjoyed the lead female.

    The story was somewhat predictable, but overall very watchable.

    I recomment this to anyone who wants to see what a strong female looks and acts like.

    Jade Harlow has appeaered in some other productions and it is my intention to watch one at a time to see if she really is a good actress or whether I stumbled upon her best performance.

    The setting and scenery was well filmed, I did not notice any characters that one would classify as irritating.

    In a few short weeks, I will probably rewatch this movie, which makes it an easy 7/10.

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    • Trivia
      Steve Richard Harris and Ashlynn Yennie both previously appeared in the 2017 Lifetime film, The Wrong Neighbor. Although in this movie they do not share a scene together.
    • Goofs
      When Robyn is trapped in the garage and tries to get the garage door to open by pressing the buttons, it appears that she doesn't actually press them.

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    • Release date
      • May 7, 2022 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Cartel Projects Page
      • official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Dangerous Cult
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Cartel Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 23 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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