Stephen Lang, best known for his role in the blockbuster Avatar films, continues to work on smaller, independent projects. His latest, Hellfire, is an action thriller set in a typical small town with familiar characters and a predictable plot. However, Lang’s presence always makes a movie worth watching, and the addition of Harvey Keitel and Dolph Lundgren provides extra entertainment.
The film takes place in 1988 in Rondo, Texas, a tiny town completely controlled by a ruthless crime boss named Jeremiah Whitfield (Keitel). Whitfield owns almost everything and forces the town’s residents to do whatever he wants, punishing anyone who resists. He also won’t allow anyone to leave, knowing they could expose his operations.
Owen (Chris Mullinax) and his daughter, Lena (Scottie Thompson), own the local bar and are constantly harassed by Clyde (Michael Sirow), a bully who also happens to be the son of a powerful, privileged man. Adding to their troubles, the local Sheriff Wiley (Dolph Lundgren) is both unwilling and unable to help, leaving the townspeople feeling helpless and forced to comply with Clyde’s demands.
The story really gets interesting when this mysterious stranger, Lang, rolls into town. He starts helping Owen with little jobs, just earning enough for food and a place to sleep. But Whitfield, he doesn’t trust anyone new. He tells the sheriff to run this guy – Owen starts calling him ‘Nomada’ – right out of town. Only, Nomada isn’t going anywhere! Whitfield’s crew quickly realize they’ve underestimated him; he’s not just some drifter. Turns out, he’s a really skilled military vet, and I get the feeling there’s something bigger going on with him.
It’s easy to predict what happens next, and the story unfolds pretty much as you’d expect. However, director Isaac Florentine and writer Richard Lowry keep things interesting with a few surprises, including a genuinely shocking twist. Dolph Lundgren is reliably solid and consistently makes the movie better, and he’s particularly impressive in the action scenes, displaying remarkable fitness for someone his age (73).
“Hellfire” is an engaging and quick-paced movie, clocking in at just 95 minutes, and it tells a simple story without feeling overly long. While the plot is familiar, it has one surprising twist. However, the film doesn’t quite stand out on its own. Stephen Lang delivers a strong, committed performance, and Harold Keitel, Eric Thompson, and Dolph Lundgren provide reliable support.
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2026-02-18 18:57