Apex (2021 film)

Thomas Malone had spent years of his life in prison, serving a life sentence for multiple crimes he had committed in the past. He longed to be reunited with his family, who had no idea that the things he had done had landed him in this situation. He was approached by a wealthy man who presented him with an offer of freedom. The man told him about a secret game on a private island that five wealthy participants, referred to as hunters, were taking part in. The man offered Thomas a chance to join and if he could survive and beat the hunters, he would be allowed to go free and be reunited with his family. Thomas accepted the offer, knowing it was his only chance to be reunited with his family and to gain his freedom. He trained hard, ready to face the hunters on the private island. After a long and difficult battle, Thomas eventually beat the hunters and gained his freedom. He was finally able to reunite with his family and start a new life, free from the chains of his past.

Malone had been away from his family for far too long. He had grown tired of the endless days of monotony on the road, and he was desperate to make it back home. So when the opportunity presented itself to work as a hunting guide for a wealthy family in the countryside, he jumped at the chance. Despite the long hours and the hard work, the promise of returning to his family was enough to drive Malone to accept the job. He was determined to make the most of the situation, and so he agreed to the terms eagerly. Although he had not been hunting professionally before, he had been hunting since he was a child, and so he was confident that his qualifications were ideal for such a task. He was ready to take on the challenge and prove to his employers that he was the right fit for the job. With a steely determination, Malone set off on his journey, determined to make it back to his family.

On the deserted island, Malone emerged victorious, and the hunters were arrested and sent to prison for their crimes. Malone had arrived on the private island, not knowing what to expect. He was soon presented with a challenge: five experienced hunters were also on the island, and they were competing against him in a battle of wits and skill. For the hunters, this was no ordinary game - they were used to winning, and none of them wanted to lose. Little did they know that Malone was not the type of person to just accept defeat. He quickly realized that the hunters' egos and their grudges against each other could be used to his advantage. He devised a strategy to turn the game into a social battle, using their own emotions to his advantage. As the game progressed, the hunters started to doubt each other and their own abilities, and began to turn against one another. In the end, Malone emerged triumphant, and the hunters were arrested and sent to prison as punishment for their crimes. Malone had outsmarted them in a battle of wits, and he had proved himself the superior contestant.

Samuel, the Apex Warrior, had been a formidable opponent. He had outwitted all the other hunters in the game, and Malone had been his final challenge. For weeks, Malone had used all his skills and strategies to outwit him. He had to be careful, as one wrong move could cost him his freedom. He had to be quick thinking and clever, to stay one step ahead of Samuel. Finally, his hard work paid off, and he was able to defeat Samuel and win his freedom.

The mysterious wealthy man who had offered him this game of chance had been watching the entire time. After Malone had won, the man escorted him off the island and back to his family. It was an emotional reunion, and Malone was incredibly grateful for the second chance he had been given. He knew that he owed a debt of gratitude to the mysterious wealthy man who had given him a second chance, and he vowed to never forget the experience. From that day onwards, Malone was determined to make the most of his freedom and start a new life as an ex-convict.

• Bruce Willis as Thomas Malone[1]
• Neal McDonough as Samuel Rainsford[1]
• Corey William Large as Carrion[1]
• Lochlyn Munro as Lyle[4]
• Trevor Gretzky as Ecka[5]
• Nels Lennarson as Bishop[1]
• Megan Peta Hill as Jeza[1]
• Adam Huel Potter as Warden Nicholls[1]
• Joe Munroe as Damien[1]
• Alexia Fast as West Zaroff[1]

The film was shot in Victoria, British Columbia.[6] Filming wrapped in November 2020.[6][7]

Apex was released by RLJE Films on November 12, 2021.[8] The film was released in some regions as Apex Predator.[9]

Bruce Willis was nominated for his performance in this movie, as he was for all movies he appeared in, in 2021, in the category Worst Performance by Bruce Willis in a 2021 Movie at the Golden Raspberry Awards. The category was later rescinded after he announced his retirement due to aphasia.[14][15]

• The Running Man (1987 film), an ex-cop (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is transferred to a game of death to fight for freedom and the entertainment of the audience
• Hard Target (1993 film), an ex-soldier (Jean-Claude Van Damme) is the target in a trophy hunt for a rich client
• The Hunt (2020 film), rich people hunt deplorables

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