Hazard

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Hazard

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Released Jan 10

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HAZARD, directed by Eddie Mensore, unveils a haunting look at a mining town entangled in the grip of the opioid crisis. In this intense drama, Will, a reluctant drug dealer played by Alex Roe, fights to shield his family from the same devastating addiction that has ravaged their community. Despite his efforts, every choice threatens to pull him and his loved ones deeper into chaos. Co-starring Sosie Bacon, HAZARD is a powerful portrayal of resilience and sacrifice, as Will must decide whether to succumb to the addiction he despises or rise above it to save his family.

Tim Cogshell

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

It's depressing as hell, but it's so, so true.

Feb 11, 2025

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Jonathan W. Hickman

The Newnan Times-Herald

“Hazard” is a humbly made but important film that follows several damaged souls in their attempt to break the vicious circle of drug dependence.

Rated: 7/10

Feb 14, 2025

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Feel-good topical indie drama about a poor mining town.

Rated: B-

Feb 2, 2025

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Jonita Davis

The Black Cape (Medium)

Hazard is a love story. One that goes beyond Will and Sara. Will comes to terms with what the drugs are doing to his community and his home.

Jan 12, 2025

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Julian Roman

MovieWeb

Hazard depicts the opioid crisis ravaging rural America with a raw and unflinching lens. Writer and director Eddie Mensore pulls no punches as a drug user's entire family is consumed by a deadly epidemic's unsparing brutality.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jan 11, 2025

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Mark Dujsik

Mark Reviews Movies

[W]riter/director Eddie Mensore's movie ... looks at the opioid crisis in an all-too familiar way.

Rated: 2/4

Jan 10, 2025

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authentic portrayal of what really happens to good people from the holler who lack opportunities. a movie about kentucky that does not play into the stereotypes, but shows complex characters.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/12/25

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Andy G

Destigmatizing story about what the opioid epidemic means for the average person. Lots of truth revealed: the cash-only docs and pharma are the real villains, not the average user who often also gets stuck selling some of their supply. The moment of atonement/redemption with the photographs took my breath away. It showed how complicated all the grief is. STAY FOR THE CREDITS - it’s the second best part of the movie. Well done.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/15/25

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len s

Interesting movie describing the extent of the opioid addiction in Appalachia.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/13/25

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HAZARD, directed by Eddie Mensore, unveils a haunting look at a mining town entangled in the grip of the opioid crisis. In this intense drama, Will, a reluctant drug dealer played by Alex Roe, fights to shield his family from the same devastating addiction that has ravaged their community. Despite his efforts, every choice threatens to pull him and his loved ones deeper into chaos. Co-starring Sosie Bacon, HAZARD is a powerful portrayal of resilience and sacrifice, as Will must decide whether to succumb to the addiction he despises or rise above it to save his family.

Director: Eddie Mensore
Producer: Eddie Mensore, Alex Roe, Sosie Bacon
Screenwriter: Eddie Mensore
Distributor: Emphatic Films
Production Co: Emphatic Films
Rating: R
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 10, 2025, Limited