Described as a “Die Hard in the middle of a hurricane,” the film follows a federal marshal tasked with protecting the fiancée of an arms dealer, who is ready to testify against him in exchange for a new identity. But when a hurricane cuts off all communications and prevents reinforcements from arriving, the duo finds itself at the mercy of the criminal’s henchmen and the raging elements. Enough to lay the groundwork for a muscular survival thriller that, with direction up to the task, could deliver particularly effective entertainment.
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The project dates back to 1993, when Gregory Fitzpatrick, now deceased, and producer Jeff Robinov had imagined the screenplay. Still attached to the production alongside Tabitha Shick, the latter entrusted Mark Bianculli (How to Rob a Bank) with the task of dusting off the plot and its characters. There is no doubt that Keanu Reeves's arrival on the project should contribute to its aura.