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Meskada (2010): Ratings & Plot

Meskada (2010) movie poster

Meskada is a 2010 drama thriller directed by Josh Sternfeld. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes. Critics gave it 33% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 5.2/10.

IMDb rating
5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes
33%
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Meskada (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 38m (98 min)
Director
Josh Sternfeld
Genres
Drama , Thriller , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Meskada About?

The premise of Meskada without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A determined detective is drawn back to his neglected hometown to investigate a disturbing murder. As he delves deeper into the case, he’s forced to confront painful memories and the difficult circumstances that defined his upbringing. The investigation reveals a complex web of secrets and challenges his understanding of the community he left behind.

Meskada Themes & Keywords

· 23 tags
  • scene of the crime
  • hope
  • breaking and entering
  • sex
  • cigarette smoking
  • investigation
  • dead boy
  • vinyl gloves
  • county fair
  • fight
  • goat
  • police officer
+11 more
  • friend
  • football
  • sex scene
  • bar
  • beer
  • garbage
  • shoe
  • cigarette butt
  • home invasion
  • burglar
  • one word title
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Crew

The Director of Meskada

Directed by Josh Sternfeld.

From the director

More from Josh Sternfeld

More films directed by Josh Sternfeld, best-rated first: Winter Solstice, Fortress: Sniper's Eye and As Blood Runs Deep.

Full filmography
Ratings

Meskada Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Meskada 33% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 5.2/10.

Plot

Meskada Plot Summary

What happens in Meskada from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the quiet town of Hilliard, two men, Eddie Arlinger and Shane Loakin, find themselves in dire financial straits. In an attempt to escape their desperate circumstances, Eddie makes a bold choice to break into what he believes is an abandoned house. His plan takes a horrific turn when he unexpectedly encounters Toby Connor, a young boy left alone at home. In the ensuing chaos, as Toby reaches for the phone to call for help, Eddie tragically strikes him, leading to the boy’s untimely death.

Full summary

The whole story of Meskada, scene by scene

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Videos

Meskada Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Meskada.

Meskada - Official Trailer (HD) (2010)
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Meskada?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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Who are the two desperate men driven by financial necessity?

Cars

Cars in Meskada

6 cars on screen, including the Mercedes-Benz SEC C126 and the 2005 Subaru Legacy.

All 6 cars
  • Mercedes-Benz SEC C126 in Meskada Mercedes-Benz SEC C126 Background role
  • 2005 Subaru Legacy in Meskada 2005 Subaru Legacy Background role
  • 2006 Chevrolet Impala in Meskada 2006 Chevrolet Impala
  • 1995 Chevrolet Impala SS in Meskada 1995 Chevrolet Impala SS
Details

Meskada Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “谋杀缔造者” and “Мескада”.

Also known as
  • 谋杀缔造者
  • Мескада
  • 荒鎮謀殺案

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FAQ

Meskada FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director

Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of Meskada, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Meskada?

Meskada runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

When was Meskada released?

Meskada was released on December 3, 2010.

Who directed Meskada?

Meskada was directed by Josh Sternfeld.

More films by Josh Sternfeld

How is Meskada rated?

Meskada has 5.2/10 on IMDb, 33% on Rotten Tomatoes and 47% on TMDB.

Does Meskada have a post-credit scene?

No. Meskada has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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