“Hold the Dark” (2018) directed by Jeremy Saulnier, starring Jeffrey Wright, Alexander Skarsgård and Riley Keough / Z-View

Hold the Dark (2018)

Director: Jeremy Saulnier

Screenplay: Macon Blair, based on HOLD THE DARK byWilliam Giraldi

Stars: Jeffrey Wright, Alexander Skarsgård, James Badge Dale, Riley Keough, Julian Black Antelope, Eric Keenleyside and Tantoo Cardinal.

Tagline: None.

The Plot…

Russell Core arrives at the small, remote village of Keelut, Alaska.  Core came at the request of Medora Slone.  Three children from the village (including Medora’s young son) are missing. A wolf pack is blamed.  Although there is no hope the children are alive, Medora wants Core to track and kill the pack.

Core agrees.  What he and others will soon learn, something much more sinister than a wolf pack is responsible.

Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…

My main interest in this film was actor Jeffrey Wright (who is always excellent) and director Jeremy Saulnier (I loved his work on Rebel Ridge).

Hold the Dark (2018) rates 3 of 5 stars.