New on Prime Video | A Single Shot (2013) | StreamingGuide.ca

Set against the backdrop of a cold and bleak wilderness, “A Single Shot” tells the gripping story of John Moon, a hunter who mistakenly shoots and kills a young woman while out hunting deer. This accidental killing soon spirals into a tangled web of blackmail, mystery, and a desperate attempt to hide the evidence. As John tries to navigate through the aftermath, he realizes that the world he knew is no longer the same, and he is trapped in a deadly game with dangerous foes.

Length: 1h56m
Genre: Thriller, Drama
This Title is: Tense and Atmospheric

A SINGLE SHOT IS STREAMING TODAY ON Prime Video

Trailer

Cast

Sam Rockwell as John Moon
William H. Macy as Pitt
Jeffrey Wright as Simon
Kelly Reilly as Jess
Jason Isaacs as Waylon

Parental Guidance

Maturity Rating: R (for violence, language, and some sexual content)

Content warnings: Scenes of violence, strong language, and brief sexuality

Trivia

Sam Rockwell, who played John Moon, described his character as one of the most challenging roles of his career due to the complex emotional layers required.
The film’s isolated setting was primarily shot in Canada, even though the story takes place in the American wilderness.
Based on a novel of the same name by Matthew F. Jones, who also penned the screenplay for the film.

Our Review

“A Single Shot” is a dark, atmospheric thriller that pulls viewers into its suffocating world from the first frame. Sam Rockwell delivers a compelling performance, bringing depth and humanity to John Moon, a character who could easily have been a one-dimensional protagonist. The film’s somber tone and the haunting score amplify the tension, making every twist and revelation impactful. While the pacing can feel a tad slow at times, it’s this deliberate pacing that allows viewers to soak in the intricacies of each character’s motivations. In essence, “A Single Shot” is a captivating exploration of human error, guilt, and the consequences that follow.