Maika Monroe Returns for an Action-Packed New Thriller In Cold Light

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The new film, In Cold Light, features an impressive cast including Troy Kotsur, the Academy Award winner from CODA, and Helen Hunt, who has won four Emmys and an Oscar for her work in films like Twister. Maika Monroe, known for her roles in It Follows (2014), Longlegs with Nicolas Cage, and the Hulu series The Hand That Rocks the Cradle, also stars. Rounding out the cast are Allan Hawco (Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan), Patrick Sabongui (The Flash), and David Haysom (Damnation).

The movie promises a thrilling and dangerous story. Ava, recently released from prison, is determined to rebuild her drug empire. However, things quickly fall apart when she’s falsely accused of murder, making her a target for both the police and a powerful crime boss.

Ava’s life takes a dramatic turn when she’s falsely accused of murder, and things quickly get much worse. Thrust into a dangerous criminal world she doesn’t understand, she must face painful memories of her father and fight for survival as the truth begins to emerge.

Without a second thought, Ava jumps from a second-story window, landing on the ground and immediately fleeing into the neighborhood. She nearly escapes when she runs through a fence, but the police quickly catch up and subdue her, and she cries out in anger.

In Cold Light Debuted at the Tribeca Festival in 2025

Though it doesn’t hit theaters until later this month, In Cold Light premiered at the Tribeca Festival on June 7, 2025. Early reviews have praised the film’s thrilling action and complex characters. Stephen Farber of The Hollywood Reporter noted that the filmmakers skillfully make audiences sympathize with the protagonist, even within a dark and gritty world, calling it a commendable accomplishment.

Julian Roman of MovieWeb rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars, describing it as a visually impressive thriller. He especially highlighted the performances of Monroe and Kotsur. Roman also noted that the film is a striking and realistic English-language debut for French-Canadian director Maxime Giroux.

In Cold Light will arrive in theaters on Jan. 23, 2026.

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2026-01-22 17:11