Directed by: Phil Volken
Starring: Eion Bailey, Barkhad Abdi, Bethany Joy Lenz, Danny Glover

Extortion is a tense survival thriller about a family vacation gone horribly wrong. When Kevin Riley (Eion Bailey), his wife, and young son become stranded on a remote Caribbean island during a boat trip, they are discovered by a desperate fisherman (Barkhad Abdi) who demands an unthinkable ransom for their survival. With time running out and the stakes rising, Kevin must fight through impossible odds to save his family.

 Highlights:

Gritty, suspenseful storytelling with real emotional weight
A powerful performance by Barkhad Abdi as a morally complex antagonist
Stunning Caribbean scenery contrasted with harrowing survival moments
A desperate race against time that keeps the tension high
Themes of morality, desperation, and a father’s determination

 Expectations:
Extortion is a gripping, emotionally charged thriller that explores what happens when ordinary people are pushed to their limits. A mix of survival drama and psychological suspense.