Catch Hell

As washed-up Hollywood actor Reagan Pierce (played by) arrives in Louisiana to begin filming for the movie "Flashpoint", he can't shake off the feeling that something is amiss. His initial meeting with the director at a hotel lobby is marred by enthusiastic fans and an unsettling sense of wariness towards the man behind the camera. This unease only intensifies as Reagan's days unfold, punctuated by strange glances from strangers and an overwhelming urge to quit the project altogether.

However, his boss's pressure and the allure of a paycheck eventually convince him to stick with it. Little does he know that this decision will set in motion a series of events that will test the very limits of his sanity.

The next morning, Reagan is picked up by what appears to be a van filled with fellow cast and crew members. As he settles in, he becomes increasingly anxious about forgetting the phone number for the rehearsal. Junior, the front passenger, takes pity on him and offers to dial the number for him, only to pocket Reagan's cell phone and ignore his frantic attempts to retrieve it.

The van's route takes an unexpected turn when it stops in front of a rural shack, where Mike, the driver, pulls Reagan out and unleashes a brutal beating that leaves the actor unconscious. When Reagan awakens, he finds himself chained to the wall of a dingy room, surrounded by his abandoned belongings.

At first, Reagan tries to leverage his Hollywood connections to negotiate his release, offering Mike a staggering $1 million ransom. However, Mike's response is far from enthusiastic, instead choosing to toy with Reagan as he slices his face with a knife and reveals that his wife Diana worked behind the scenes on one of Reagan's own movies.

As Reagan struggles to recall any knowledge of Diana, Mike's true intentions become clear: he wants to break the actor's spirit and extract a confession. Junior, seemingly the only voice of reason in this twisted scenario, reminds Mike that they wanted Reagan alive for a while, prompting him to take a step back and leave his captive to nurse his wounds.

Reagan awakens once more, his hand bandaged and his body battered. Junior, visibly upset by the events that have unfolded, tries to comfort him with an oxycontin pill. However, Mike's return marks a new low in this descent into madness, as he attempts to manipulate Reagan into remembering Diana and extracting a false confession.

As the situation spirals further out of control, Reagan finds himself trapped in a living nightmare, with no escape from the clutches of these sadistic tormentors. His only hope for survival lies in his ability to keep his wits about him and somehow outsmart his captors before it's too late.

As the sun rises on a new day, Mike's malevolent intentions are laid bare as he reveals to Reagan that he has deliberately disseminated compromising images to the media, setting the stage for a descent into chaos. With a twisted sense of humor, Mike leads Reagan to a dingy room with a hole in the floor, where he proceeds to defecate into the murky waters below, an act that is as crass as it is calculated. Meanwhile, on social media, Mike posts an anti-Semitic message via Reagan's Twitter account, further tarnishing his reputation.

As the news of his downfall spreads like wildfire, Mike takes a moment to revel in Reagan's misfortune, gloating that he wants to destroy Reagan's character before taking his life. He then instructs Reagan to re-record his voicemail message, which Reagan does, only to be met with a ranting, anti-Semitic diatribe that is as vicious as it is bizarre.

The media quickly jumps on the story, reporting that Reagan has lost his grip on reality. Unbeknownst to them, Mike is already planning his next move, using Reagan's own words against him. As their twisted game of cat and mouse continues, Mike reveals his dark past as a disgraced cop, fired for domestic abuse, before dropping a bombshell: he claims that he was the one who drove Reagan's wife home from work once, where they shared a moment that would have far-reaching consequences.

As tensions simmer between them, Junior arrives on the scene, only to find Reagan battered and bruised, with a tooth missing. It soon becomes clear that Mike has orchestrated this entire debacle, using Reagan as a pawn in his twisted game of revenge. As the gator-infested swamp claims its latest victim, Junior reports back to Mike, revealing that Reagan is still alive.

The next day, Junior indulges in a primal feast of grilled alligator meat while Reagan, now chained and helpless, is forced to endure the blistering sun. As Junior engages in some unorthodox exercise routines, including chin-ups and solo performance art, it becomes clear that he is not only complicit in Mike's scheme but also increasingly unstable.

Meanwhile, Mike goes about his daily routine, establishing a false alibi for himself while Junior remains fixated on the task at hand. As the clock strikes 1:30 am, Mike pays a visit to his ex-wife Diana, spinning a web of deceit as he attempts to regain custody of their children. Despite her reservations, she is left wondering if she can ever truly trust this man again.

As Junior's admiration for Reagan's cinematic endeavors culminates in a heartfelt confession of affection, the actor-turned-director (Reagan) reciprocates with flattering remarks that leave Junior beaming with pride. Meanwhile, a media frenzy erupts over Reagan's cryptic tweet, accompanied by surveillance footage of him entering Mike's van, further fueling speculation about his disappearance.

In this precarious atmosphere, Junior takes it upon himself to treat Reagan to a hearty alligator stew, which the latter gratefully accepts. As they bond over their shared enthusiasm for movies, Junior's affections become increasingly apparent, only to be met with a mixture of flirtation and unease from Reagan. In a moment of distraction, Reagan seizes the opportunity to subtly manipulate Junior's chain, setting the stage for a precarious power dynamic.

As the evening wears on, Reagan becomes increasingly intoxicated, unwittingly paving the way for Junior's bold advances. However, just as things appear to be heading in a disastrous direction, the sound of ringing phone interrupts the tense atmosphere, allowing Reagan to feign exhaustion and gain the upper hand. With Junior momentarily incapacitated, Reagan seizes the chance to break free and make a daring escape.

Meanwhile, Mike finds himself frantically searching for Junior, only to stumble upon the gruesome discovery of his lifeless body at the water's edge. As he surveys the desolate landscape, Reagan emerges from the shadows, having survived the ordeal by exploiting the chaos that ensued.

In a bizarre twist, Reagan is soon whisked away to a television studio, where he regales an eager audience with tales of his harrowing experience as a kidnapped soldier. His manager informs him that his interview has gone viral, and Hollywood's elite are clamoring for his services. Little does Reagan know, however, that Junior had been secretly harboring feelings for him and had sent a poignant video message prior to his untimely demise.

In the attached footage, Junior is seen dancing with an alligator skin draped across his back, while Reagan lies restrained, their laughter echoing through the desolate landscape. The video serves as a haunting reminder of the tragic circumstances that brought these two men together in such a fleeting, yet unforgettable moment.