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A promising politician is held hostage in his luxurious penthouse by a remote captor, forced to watch his life destroyed by social and conventional media as he tries to figure out who is behind it and why.

Ria Dhull

Spectrum Culture

4d

There is not a single scene in PH-1 that justifies either its runtime or its micro budget.

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Tara McNamara

Common Sense Media

5d

3/5

With this down and dirty political thriller, Kassen makes viewers ponder who among us is truly "clean."

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Jennie Kermode

Eye for Film

5d

2/4

Though not particularly original or inspired, this is a serviceable thriller. It’s unfortunate that it has come out at a time when its central tenets are difficult to take seriously.

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Norman Gidney

HorrorBuzz

Apr 11

6/10

The movie knows what it is aiming for and, for the most part, delivers.

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Phil Walsh

Geek Vibes Nation

Apr 8

6.5/10

This is a thriller where the situation escalates minute by minute. At times, it becomes a tad incredulous. However, there is still a serious effort to shine a light on politics, the media, and reality itself.

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Avi Offer

NYC Movie Guru

Apr 6

A spellbinding, suspenseful and provocative political thriller.

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barbara M.

@RT85102673 6d

I hadn’t watched the trailer, so I went in with no expectations, which made it a really nice surprise. There were a few minor issues—like the sound at the beginning being quite low. I was eating popcorn and could barely hear it—but those are easily fixable. Overall, I found it to be a tense film, with some truly gripping moments. The plot twist at the end was especially well constructed and satisfying. Mark’s performance was outstanding—really impressive. I watched with a Q&A, and the moderator mentioned something I completely agreed with: Mark could easily pass as a politician. That level of realism is striking. I genuinely enjoyed it—it was a great surprise.

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August M

@august_munch Apr 12

Honestly wasn't sure what to expect going in, but this movie totally won me over. The way it digs into how media and politics feed off each other feels so relevant right now...iykyk. It's the kind of film you'll be thinking about long after the credits roll. Definitely worth seeing it in theaters while you can, the big screen makes it hit even harder.

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Sloane W

@smwexler Apr 12

I was surprised by this movie! It really delved into the grey area of politics, intention, and public perception. Great performances, too.

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A promising politician is held hostage in his luxurious penthouse by a remote captor, forced to watch his life destroyed by social and conventional media as he tries to figure out who is behind it and why.

Director: Mark Kassen
Producer: Iliana Nikolic, Mark Kassen
Screenwriter: Mark Kassen, Cheryl Guerriero
Distributor: Buffalo 8
Production Co: Like Minded Entertainment
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 10, 2026, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 8, 2026
Runtime: 1h 25m

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