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Taut and unpredictable, The Standoff at Sparrow Creek should satisfy suspense fans in the mood for a well-told story topped with a generous helping of violence. Read critic reviews

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After a mass shooting at a police funeral, reclusive ex-cop Gannon finds himself unwittingly forced out of retirement when he realizes that the killer belongs to the same militia he joined after quitting the force. Understanding that the shooting could set off a chain reaction of copycat violence across the country, Gannon quarantines his fellow militiamen in the remote lumber mill they call their headquarters. There, he sets about a series of interrogations, intent on ferreting out the killer.

Cast & Crew

James Badge Dale
Gannon
Patrick Fischler
Beckmann
Brian Geraghty
Noah
Chris Mulkey
Ford
Happy Anderson
Morris
Robert Aramayo
Keating
Gene Jones
Hubbel
Cotter Smith
Roman
Henry Dunham
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Henry Dunham
Screenwriter
Johnathan Brownlee
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Adam Donaghey
Producer
Sefton Fincham
Producer
Amanda Presmyk
Producer
Dallas Sonnier
Producer
Nate Bolotin
Executive Producer
Steve Gossett Jr.
Executive Producer
Michael Shader
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Critic Reviews for The Standoff at Sparrow Creek

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  • ... an efficient, mechanical five-finger exercise written and directed by Henry Dunham.

    June 19, 2019 | Full Review…

    Justin Chang

    Los Angeles Times

  • It's an effective little thriller whose occasional flaws come mostly as a result of its considerable virtues, so you roll with it.

    January 23, 2019 | Full Review…

    Bilge Ebiri

    New York Magazine/Vulture

  • What makes The Standoff at Sparrow Creek special is how much it reminds you of stories of alpha males like Reservoir Dogs, The Thing, and Mamet's work without ever feeling wholly derivative.

    January 18, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review…

    Brian Tallerico

    RogerEbert.com

  • There is a timely element to "Sparrow Creek" that speaks to our current moment and mood in this country, but the simple, effective nature of Dunham's sharp storytelling makes him a talent to watch going forward.

    January 18, 2019 | Rating: B | Full Review…

    Adam Graham

    Detroit News

  • There's nothing new in The Standoff at Sparrow Creek except the title.

    January 17, 2019 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review…

    Rex Reed

    Observer

  • The gaps in logic might be easier to forgive if the movie's real-world resonances weren't so troubling.

    January 17, 2019 | Full Review…

    Ben Kenigsberg

    New York Times
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  • Jul 10, 2019
    Often undeniable tense, but the movie also feels a bit misguided in its supposed lack of a political agenda especially in regards to its central characters. Also, the final twist isn't earned.
    Alec B Super Reviewer
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