October 22

Name: October 22
Director: Richard Schenkman
Genre: Drama
Released: 1998-01-01
Duration: 94 min
Cast: Mark Boone Junior, Tate Donovan, Ernie Hudson, Colm Meaney, Donna Murphy

1998Dir. Richard Schenkman1h 34m

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October 22 offers a raw, tense atmosphere that’s hard to shake off. It revolves around a hostage situation in a coffee shop, but the real depth lies in the flashbacks featuring the waitress and her interactions. You get this juxtaposition of normalcy and chaos, which really nails the surreal feeling of such crises. The pacing is a bit unconventional, shifting between the present horror and the past, which keeps you on your toes. The performances have a gritty authenticity; it feels very real and unscripted, especially the way the characters interact. Practical effects aren’t overdone, which adds to the grounded feel of the film. It’s that kind of movie that lingers, making you reflect long after the credits roll.

Unique flashback storytellingAuthentic performancesTense hostage scenario