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Lowlife (2018)
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Lowlife (2018)

Genre
Comedy, Crime
Release Date
April 6, 2018
Studio
IFC Midnight
Official Site
http://www.lowlifethemovie.com/
Genre
Comedy, Crime
Release Date
April 6, 2018
MPAA Rating
-
Duration
96 minute(s)
Production Budget
-
Studio
IFC Midnight
Official Site
http://www.lowlifethemovie.com/
Director
Ryan Prows
Producer
Narineh Hacopian, Derek Bishe, Tim Cairo
Screenwriter
Tim Cairo, Jake Gibson, Shaye Ogbonna, Maxwell Towson, Ryan Prows
Starring
  • Jon Oswald
  • Nicki Micheaux as Crystal
  • Mark Burnham
  • Ricardo Adam Zarate
  • Shaye Ogbonna
  • Santana Dempsey

In the gritty underbelly of Los Angeles, Ryan Prows’s darkly comedic crime thriller "Lowlife" weaves together the chaotic lives of a motley crew of misfits whose paths violently collide on a single, fateful night. The story centers on a desperate ex-con, a down-on-her-luck motel owner, a washed-up wrestler known as "El Monstruo," and a pair of bumbling, corrupt cops. Each character is driven by their own desperate motivations—whether it’s to secure a kidney transplant, protect a loved one, or simply survive another day. When a botched organ trafficking scheme unravels, these lowlifes are thrust into a whirlwind of double-crosses, brutal violence, and unexpected alliances. The film masterfully balances its gritty, crime-ridden atmosphere with sharp, dark humor, creating a tense yet oddly hilarious ride. As their stories intertwine, the characters must navigate a world where everyone is out for themselves, and redemption seems like a distant, cruel joke. With a stellar ensemble cast including Jon Oswald, Nicki Micheaux, and Mark Burnham, "Lowlife" delivers a raw, unpredictable, and thoroughly entertaining look at the desperate measures people take when backed into a corner.