Supremacy
The story centers on paroled white supremacist who has just killed a cop, and takes a black family hostage. Within hours of being released from 14 years of solitary confinement in maximum-security Pelican Bay State Prison, Garrett Tully is on the run again. When he finds a house off a dirt road and takes a family hostage, he thinks the Aryan Brotherhood has his back–and his kidnap victims are black. The family’s patriarch, Mr. Walker, is a jaded ex-con who hates cops so much he disavowed his own son for becoming one. Seeing a familiar desperation in Tully, Walker refuses to call the authorities for help, causing familial tensions to escalate, and soon grave missteps are made.
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Plot Summary
Based on a true story, 'Supremacy' follows the harrowing events of a Memphis domestic terrorist attack. The film centers on Anthony (Luke Grimes), a white supremacist who, after a violent breakup and increasing paranoia, decides to commit a final act of terror. He takes his girlfriend and a stranger hostage in a convenience store, leading to a tense standoff with the police.
Critical Reception
Supremacy received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often found its subject matter disturbing and its execution lacking. While some performances were noted, the film struggled to gain significant traction and was largely overlooked by mainstream audiences and critics.
What Reviewers Say
- The film's grim portrayal of a domestic terrorist is unsettling.
- Critically, the movie fails to offer a compelling narrative or deeper insight into its themes.
- Performances are adequate but do not elevate the otherwise bleak story.
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Fun Fact
The film is based on the real-life events of a Memphis convenience store hostage crisis that occurred in 2000.
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