Dead Man's Wire (2026)

Dead Man's Wire is a tense crime thriller inspired by the shocking true story of Tony Kiritsis, a former real estate developer who orchestrated a high-stakes hostage standoff that captivated the nation. Set in the late 1970s, the film follows Kiritsis as he straps a sawed-off shotgun to the neck of his mortgage broker and demands justice for what he believes is financial betrayal, drawing police, media, and the public into a volatile showdown.

Directed by Gus Van Sant, the film examines obsession, paranoia, and the destructive consequences of unresolved grievance. As negotiations intensify, law enforcement struggles to prevent the situation from escalating into tragedy while Kiritsis's fractured worldview becomes increasingly unstable. Anchored by powerful performances and restrained tension, Dead Man's Wire explores how desperation and ego can spiral into an unforgettable real-world nightmare.