SYNOPSIS

Six friends travelling by car are stranded in the middle of nowhere after a flat tyre. While trying to change the tyre, they become the targets of a mysterious sniper who threatens to wipe them all out.

CINDIE SAYS:

Downrange is a tense and brutal survival thriller that thrusts its audience into a relentless, high-stakes scenario. Kitamura, best known for his cult hit Versus (2000) and the horror gem The Midnight Meat Train (2008), crafts a minimalist yet intense narrative that taps into primal fears, particularly the terror of being hunted with no escape.
Kitamura’s fans will recognize his hallmark stylistic elements in Downrange. The film strips away the traditional narrative setup and character backstory, diving almost immediately into the core action. This is similar to his earlier work, where he prioritized momentum and kinetic energy over extensive exposition. What Downrange does exceptionally well is maintain a steady pulse of tension throughout its 90-minute runtime. The film’s brutal violence, fast pacing, and tight framing keep the audience on edge, much like a video game with constantly rising stakes.