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By His Hand

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Emma has spent her entire life trapped in Fowler's fundamentalist cult. After a final act of humiliation, she decides to flee. Sam, a fellow member, bound by guilt and defiance, agrees to help her escape.

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Alan Ng Film Threat Apr 20
7.5/10
By His Hand emphasizes story over spectacle, and under Taylor Paur’s direction, story wins. Go to Full Review Shikhar Verma High on Films Apr 18
2.5/5
For a debut, Taylor Paur shows great promise. Instead of making this a thriller that matches the relentlessness of pursuit with intensity, he opts for a grounded, character-driven approach that is laudable and ambitious in itself. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Surya K @Surya_Komal_critic Apr 19 By His Hand, co-written and directed by Taylor Paur, is a dark psychological thriller centered around escape, trauma, and the terrifying grip of cult control. Set in rural Utah, the film follows a young woman attempting to break free from the only life she has ever known. Rather than leaning on large-scale action or shock value, the movie focuses on atmosphere, emotional tension, technical finesse, stellar performances and the psychological scars left behind by manipulation and fear. Overall, this is an unsettling and well-acted psychological thriller that succeeds because of its atmosphere, performances, and strong character arcs. It may lose a bit of momentum in the middle, but it still remains an effective look at fear, manipulation, and the difficult journey of reclaiming your identity. See more Read all reviews
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Taylor Paur

Director

Ryann Bailey

Emma

Forrie J. Smith

Kevin

Emerson Alvarez

Floating Woman

Pamela Beheshti

Margery

Cat Hammons

Bartender
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Synopsis Emma has spent her entire life trapped in Fowler's fundamentalist cult. After a final act of humiliation, she decides to flee. Sam, a fellow member, bound by guilt and defiance, agrees to help her escape.
Director
Taylor Paur
Producer
Conor Paur, Taylor Paur, Ethan Paur, Jordan Oldroyd
Screenwriter
Taylor Paur, Ethan Paur, Ethan Paur, Taylor Paur
Distributor
Buffalo 8
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 17, 2026
Runtime
1h 25m