Hollywood’s Franchise Obsession Has Come for Indie Movies
Onslaught is a victim of Hollywood’s obsession with turning everything into a franchise.
TL;DR
- "Onslaught" is an action thriller with a premise of escaped super-soldiers attacking a small town.
- The film is criticized for being needlessly complex and prioritizing sequel teases over its straightforward setup.
- Director Adam Wingard's earlier work focused on micro-budget thrills, but he has since been involved in larger franchises.
- The movie features Adria Arjona as a retired sniper, along with actors like Eric Wareheim and Reginald VelJohnson.
- Despite a compelling start and some solid action, the screenplay teases revelations that are not fully delivered.
- The film ends on a cliff-hanger, with hints of a shared universe with Wingard's previous films like "You're Next" and "The Guest."