Downrange

Downrange

Year: 2017

Runtime: 90 mins

Language: English

Director: Ryûhei Kitamura

HorrorThrillerHorror the undead and monster classicsGory gruesome and slasher horrorTwisted dark psychological thriller

Hell is on the way Stranded at the side of the road after a tire blowout, a group of friends become targets for an enigmatic sniper.

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1

Tire blowout strands the group

On a remote country road, Todd Acosta and his girlfriend Sarah Fletcher, along with their carpool friends Jodi, Keren, Jeff, and Eric, become stranded when their SUV's tire blows out. They prepare to change the tire and hope for rescue. The tense calm is broken as the danger begins to close in.

Remote country road
2

Jeff is killed by sniper fire

While changing the tire, Jeff is suddenly killed by silent sniper fire. The group panics and realizes they are under a deadly threat. They scramble to find cover behind the SUV and nearby scrub.

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3

Sarah is shot; others take cover

The unseen sniper shoots Sarah, sending panic through the group. Eric takes cover behind a tree stump while Jodi, Keren, and Todd hide behind the vehicle. The trio tries to assess their precarious situation and plan their next moves.

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4

Signal cut-off with a shot

The sniper shoots a cellphone off a selfie stick, cutting off any chance for the group to call 911. The attempted contact underscores the shooter's control of the situation. The survivors huddle and look for signals or a window to escape.

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5

Keren distracts; Todd fights for cover

Keren uses her hoodie to create a distraction while Todd, who has a slug lodged in his arm, struggles to put the SUV in neutral to move it for rolling cover. He takes several hits but persists. The others watch the possibility of a breakout fade as the sniper maintains the focus.

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6

Eric spots the sniper

Eric uses a video shot from his cellphone to determine the sniper's position. His footage becomes a critical, grim resource for the group. The tactical effort hints at a possible rescue or counteraction, even as the danger remains immediate.

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7

Todd arms up and the SUV moves

Todd retrieves a toolbox and tapes its metal lid to his arm for protection. He manages to get the SUV rolling on his second attempt, but the vehicle ends up rolling away from cover. The sniper shoots out another tire, rendering the vehicle inoperable again.

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8

Eric is wounded and collapses

The commotion prompts the sniper to shoot; Eric is hit in the ankle and leg, collapsing to the ground and eventually losing consciousness. The group loses one of its most capable observers and suffers a blow to morale.

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9

Todd's arm cauterized; water shared

Keren heats a hammerhead with a lighter to cauterize Todd's arm wound. They drink from a water bottle and pass it around to stay hydrated while planning their next move. The sniper shoots Eric through his hand when he tries taking a sip.

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10

Todd reveals Sarah's miscarriage

In a quiet moment, Todd tells Jodi and Keren that his girlfriend Sarah was pregnant but lost their baby. The revelation hangs in the air and deepens the group’s sense of loss. The sniper remains ominously silent as they process the news.

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11

Eric dies from blood loss

Eric dies from blood loss, leaving the survivors more exposed and vulnerable. His death tightens the group's fear and accelerates their sense of hopelessness as their options thin.

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12

A vehicle appears; Todd is killed

A distant vehicle appears on the road, offering a possible rescue. The sniper resumes firing and kills Todd to prevent flagging down help; the female driver is shot in the hand as she tries to assist. The car flips, the father drags his wife away, the gas tank is ignited, and the sniper executes the daughter.

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13

Night falls; smoke screen plan

After night falls, Keren and Jodi set fire to their SUV to create a smoke screen in an attempt to escape or attract attention. A sheriff arrives at the scene with a deputy and two marksmen, but the sniper begins taking out the improvised rescue party.

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14

Keren is killed in the smoke

Keren makes a break for safety through the smoke, but the sniper shoots her through the head. The loss tightens the noose around the remaining survivors and heightens the desperation of their position. The fight for survival enters a new, darker phase.

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15

Jodi's final stand

Jodi regroups at the sheriff's truck with the deputy and the remaining marksman, then drives toward the sniper's position. She shoots the sniper with the rifle she recovers, but the gun jams; she uses the stock to bash the attacker, and a final misfire fires a bullet that tears through her throat, killing her.

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Last Updated: October 09, 2025 at 15:57

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