Blackway thrusts you into the rugged Pacific Northwest, where a woman named Lillian (Julia Stiles) faces a predator in human form. After returning to her small logging town, she’s targeted by Blackway (Ray Liotta), a ruthless ex-cop turned crime lord who operates with impunity. Directed by Daniel Alfredson, this neo-noir thriller is a taut, atmospheric ride that pits a lone woman against a corrupt system. The opening scenes establish a palpable sense of dread, as Lillian’s pleas for help are met with apathy from a community too scared to act.

Lillian’s refusal to be a victim leads her to enlist two unlikely allies: Lester (Anthony Hopkins), a grizzled old man with a score to settle, and Nate (Alexander Ludwig), a young logger with more heart than sense. Their journey into the wilderness to confront Blackway is less about heroics and more about raw survival. The film’s strength lies in its stark realism—there are no grand speeches or tidy resolutions, just the grim determination to fight back. Liotta’s performance as the menacing Blackway is chilling, his every glance dripping with malevolent intent.
While Blackway occasionally stumbles with pacing, it excels in its portrayal of a woman reclaiming her power in a world stacked against her. The misty forests and desolate towns serve as a character in themselves, amplifying the film’s claustrophobic tension. This is a revenge tale that doesn’t glamorize violence but lays bare its toll, making Lillian’s stand all the more compelling.

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