
The 24th Day(2004)
Tom and Dan's one-night stand turns into an intense power-play between captor and captive.


“Everyone has a breaking point”
When decorated firefighter Lyle Wilder is restrained from seeing his wife and child after abuse allegations, he turns his attention to his neighbours. During a heatwave, what starts as a neighbourly feud turns into outright assault.

Charlie Sheen
Lyle Wilder

Mare Winningham
Catherine Braverton

David Andrews
Reese Braverton

Noah Fleiss
Zach Braverton

Chelsea Russo
Marcie Braverton

John Ratzenberger
Al Calavito

Dawnn Lewis
Sandy Tierra

Keone Young
Ron the Repairman

Reggie Jackson
Reggie Jackson

David Hewlett
Andrew
Under Pressure is a drama, thriller film released in 1997 exploring themes of hostage, russian roulette, firefighter. Directed by Craig R. Baxley, it stars Charlie Sheen, Mare Winningham, David Andrews. When decorated firefighter Lyle Wilder is restrained from seeing his wife and child after abuse allegations, he turns his attention to his neighbours. During a heatwave, what starts as a neighbourly feud turns into outright assault.
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