In a Cold Vein – FrightFest 2025 Movie Review

First Reaction – In a Cold Vein
Where to Watch
In a Cold Vein receives its world premiere at FrightFest on 22 August 2025.
Director: Eric Owen
Cast
- Evan Gamble (American Sniper)
- Brian Villalobos (Apollo 10 ½ A Space Age Adventure)
- Mor Cohen (Ocean’s Eight)
- P Michael Hayes II
Plot: After surviving an assassination attempt, a ruthless criminal hunts for his attacker.
Runtime: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: In a Cold Vein starts when a man, Steve (Gamble) escapes his assassination try by two bumbling hitmen. Injured and on the run, he looks to find s safe place to regroup. However, the hitmen are not the only ones who want him dead, and he must figure out who to trust.
As the night unfolds, Steve shows a much more skilled criminal side, as he fights off the people targeting him. However, the question about why he was targeted begins to take over as he searches for answers.
Verdict on In a Cold Vein
Recap
The movie follows a criminal escaping the hitmen assign to kill him. He must find safety and understand who put the hit out on him. However, he doesn’t know to trust anymore in his life.
Best Parts
This thriller keeps us on edge wondering what has happened to the criminal. Wondering who wanted them dead and why. His story keeps us wondering how bad he is, but most importantly how far he will go for revenge. The performances are great and keep us on edge throughout. However, it is the mystery which keeps this sizzling along nicely.
Worst Parts
This gives us a more traditional criminal fighting back against assassination attempt idea. However, it doesn’t do very much to standout from the crowd of countless movies with the same concept.
Final Thoughts –In a Cold Vein is an entertaining action thriller.

