# Red State (2011)

> A sexually charged trap strands three teenagers inside a murderous fundamentalist church as an ATF siege turns religious fanaticism into a violent political nightmare.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/32535

## Facts

- Runtime: 88 min
- Genres: Horror, Action, Thriller
- Director: Kevin Smith
- Cast: Michael Parks, John Goodman, Melissa Leo, Michael Angarano, Kyle Gallner, Nicholas Braun, Kerry Bishé, Stephen Root
- TMDB rating: 6.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0873886/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: abrasive, disturbing, brash, late night horror viewing, political thriller marathon

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