Ratings: 6.5/10
Runtime: 1h 47min
Genres: Action, Triller
Director: Ric Roman Waugh
Writer: Ward Parry
Actor: Jason Statham, Bodhi Rae Breathnach, Michael Shaeffer
Language: English
Shelter 2026 directed by Ric Roman Waugh, is a thriller drama that explores themes of survival and human endurance. The drama revolves around a family under duress and how they become forced to make critical decisions when security is out of the question. Tension is immediately created from the get go. And yet in response to these deteriorating conditions, fear replaces routine. Still hope is never eradicated. Waugh employs realism in basing the story on raw emotion in lieu of spectacular plots. Further intimate space promotes tension and augments relationships. The movie deals with issues of protection, trust, and moral strength. Therefore every action taken has immense implications. The rhythm of action remains under control with conflict levels increasing further.
Halfway through while searching for movies on afdah particularly gripping survival dramas comes Shelter. As a whole Shelter 2026 provides strong performances down to earth storytelling and non-stop intensity, providing a compelling take on survival when the world is against you.