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The Lonely Crowd

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Peter and Ashley's online date turns into the all-too-familiar man-versus-woman diatribe. When Ashley storms out, Peter finds her being harassed and intervenes, unwittingly getting involved with corrupt cops, kidnapping, and stolen money.

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Jonita Davis The Black Cape (Medium) 5h
The Lonely Crowd explores the loneliness single people feel. The ultimate salvation for the couple is the kind of cooperation that comes from a connection made between two people. Go to Full Review
Alan Ng Film Threat Jul 2
8/10
The Lonely Crowd belongs to its cast of emerging Los Angeles talent eager to prove they’re ready to level up. Go to Full Review
Leo Brady AMovieGuy.com Jun 24
2/4
The Lonely Crowd has a sharp script and a hardworking cast trying to elevate the material, but it is constantly hindered by a lack of resources. Go to Full Review
Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com May 23
3.0/4.0
This is an indie drama to check out for those who prefer their indie cinema at least slightly outside the box. Go to Full Review
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Aashish B @RT37075181 Jul 18 The Lonely Crowd is a mixed bag as a suspense film. Its pacing swings between a slow, disconnected opening that struggles to establish the premise and action sequences that feel rushed. While Peter and Ashley share strong chemistry from the start, Peter's character is let down by Adam Wesley's flat, emotionless performance, particularly during key action scenes. Taylor Anne Danehower, as Ashley, delivers a standout performance with depth and conviction, ultimately carrying the film. The ending, centered around Jake as the villain and Ashley's sister's betrayal, aims for a twist but feels underdeveloped and unsatisfying. Cinematographer Garrett Stotko & director David St. Clair excel with camera work, editing, and visual storytelling. However, the sound design is inconsistent, with scenes like the storage locker undermined by oddly comedic background music. Overall, The Lonely Crowd has flashes of quality, uneven pacing, and an underwhelming finale keep it from reaching its potential See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Peter and Ashley's online date turns into the all-too-familiar man-versus-woman diatribe. When Ashley storms out, Peter finds her being harassed and intervenes, unwittingly getting involved with corrupt cops, kidnapping, and stolen money.
Director
David St. Clair
Producer
Jim St. Clair
Screenwriter
David St. Clair
Distributor
Indie Rights
Production Co
Indie Rights
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 15, 2026
Runtime
1h 46m