Run with the Hunted

About Run with the Hunted

"Run with the Hunted" is a 2020 crime drama thriller movie directed and written by John Swab. The plot revolves around a young Oscar who commits a crime to save his best friend Loux, and he must run away from his rural home for the fear of his actions being discovered. As the years pass by, he creates a new life amidst a city of outlaws, where he finds a community of cast-away children and finally receives the affection and family he has been seeking. Meanwhile, Loux takes it upon herself to locate the boy who saved her life.

Making / Production

The movie was produced by Jeremy M. Rosen and Robert Ogden. The filming mainly took place downtown, and the movie was released on June 26, 2020, by Vertical Entertainment.

Actors

• Ron Perlman: Played the role of Birdie. Perlman gave an impressive performance as the authoritative and controlling figure who keeps the young outlaws in check.
• Sam Quartin: Played the role of Loux. She gave an outstanding portrayal of a determined girl looking for her savior.
• Michael Pitt: Portrayed the grown-up Oscar who is both a guardian and an outlaw to the young city vagabonds.
• Mark Boone Junior: He played the role of Sway, another prominent figure in the city of outlaws.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• "Run with the Hunted" is John Swab's third feature film. His first two films were "Let Me Make You a Martyr" and "Body Brokers".
• The film showcases some phenomenal performances by Pitt and Perlman who have worked together on several projects before.

Quotes

• "We are born innocent, life corrupts us, and we crave simplicity again."
• "There's no freer person than a child. They don't care about right or wrong."
• "A kid as needful as you will always have a home here."

Music / Soundtrack

• "Dark Euphoria" - the title track, composed by Cesar Davila-Irizarry.
• "Dissonance" - another piece by Davila-Irizarry that underscored several key scenes.