The Most Unexpected Aged Action Hero Leads Unknown Neo-Western That’s Taking a Stand on Streaming

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Liam Neeson proved audiences love seeing older actors in action roles, and now the trend is booming. We’ve seen established stars like Stallone and Schwarzenegger continue to lead thrillers, alongside surprising additions like Jeff Bridges and Bob Odenkirk. Currently, a little-known Western is gaining popularity on streaming, and it’s featuring what might be the most unexpected action hero of them all.

Derek Lee and Clif Prowse, the directors of the 2013 horror film Afflicted, bring a thrilling and dramatic Western-style story to life in The Last Stand of Ellen Cole. The film features Lin Shaye, known for her role in Insidious, as an elderly woman with a hidden, violent history who will fiercely defend what she owns—even while relying on an oxygen tank. It’s a classic setup—the tough, mysterious older woman—but delivered with plenty of action and suspense.

Despite a quiet release last year, the action drama The Last Stand of Ellen Cole is now a hit on Paramount+, currently ranking as the #2 movie worldwide. It’s even surpassed popular titles like Top Gun: Maverick, Novocaine, and World War Z. The film stars Liz Caribel Sierra, Craig Tate, Ty Olsson, Karan Gill, Hart Bochner, and Shaye. Here’s a summary of what the movie is about…

A ruthless contractor tries to force an elderly woman out of her home so he can start a new project, unaware that she’s a highly skilled assassin and will fight to defend it at any cost.

‘The Last Stand of Ellen Cole’ Has Been Called a “Great Popcorn Action Flick” by Audiences


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Very few people seem to know about the movie The Last Stand of Ellen Cole – it doesn’t even have a rating on Rotten Tomatoes. But looking at other sources, like Letterboxd, reveals some positive feedback. One user gave it a perfect five-star review, calling it the best surprise movie of the year so far, and noting that it shares a similar style to the film Afflicted, particularly in its home invasion scenes.

Viewers on IMDb are enjoying The Last Stand of Ellen Cole, calling it a fun, action-packed movie with a strong story and a compelling lead performance by Lin Shaye. One viewer even suggests it’s better than both Nobody and the new John Wick spin-off, Ballerina. Overall, many feel it’s a surprisingly entertaining low-budget film that delivers exactly what you want from an action movie.

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2025-11-19 17:02