Trailer for John Keeyes’ ‘The Survivalist’ (2021)

We’re still smack dab in the middle of a global pandemic, yet there is no shortage of films coming out about viral outbreaks and what comes after. The latest is John Keeyes’ The Survivalist which stars Johnathan Rhys Meyers and pits him against John Malkovich. Check out the trailer below.

The Survivalist, directed by Jon Keeyes and written by Matthew Rogers, is a horrifying thriller that takes place a year and a half after the fall of civilization due to a viral outbreak. A former FBI agent (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) is forced to protect a young woman (Ruby Modine, daughter of actor Matthew Modine), who is immune to the disease from a dangerous gang leader (John Malkovich) hunting her for her blood. The film also features Lori Petty and Julian Sands.

The Survivalist looks like its going to be an tense action filled siege film with excellent performances from Rhys Meyers and Malkovich. Are you looking forward to checking out The Survivalist? Let us know in the comments.

About Charlie Cargile

Central Illinois based film journalist. Lover of cinema of all varieties but in love with films with an independent spirit. Elder Emo. Cat Dad. Metalhead.

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