Rabid Dogs

Rabid Dogs

Year: 2016

Runtime: 100 min

Language: English

Director: Éric Hannezo

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During a chaotic bank heist gone wrong, three criminals find themselves holding several hostages, including a young woman and a father with his sick daughter. They attempt a desperate escape across the border, facing increasing danger and violence at every turn. The situation rapidly deteriorates as the gang struggles to survive the perilous journey and evade capture, pushing everyone to their limits.

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1

The Daring Robbery

Four criminals execute a well-planned heist targeting a vehicle carrying company wages. Their operation initially appears successful, showcasing their criminal expertise as they overcome various obstacles.

Daytime Wage transport vehicle location
2

The Getaway Goes Awry

After successfully stealing the money, the criminals attempt to make their escape in a getaway car. Unfortunately, their car suffers mechanical failure, causing chaos and resulting in the death of one of their team members, escalating the situation significantly.

Daytime Remote road
3

Fleeing to Safety

The surviving criminals, Doc, Blade, and Thirty-Two, are forced to flee on foot into an underground parking garage while police pursue them. In their desperation, they take several hostages, including a woman named Maria.

Evening Underground parking garage
4

Hostage Crisis Escalates

In a tense standoff, the policemen pull back after witnessing the perilous situation involving the hostages. The criminals use this moment of distraction to escape on foot with Maria's vehicle, heightening the stakes and their urgency.

Evening Underground parking garage
5

Hijacking for Escape

Understanding the need for a new getaway car, Doc orchestrates the hijacking of a vehicle from Riccardo, who is desperately trying to get to his comatose son. This action showcases the criminals' ruthless nature as they disregard Riccardo's pleas.

Night City streets
6

Maria Attempts to Escape

Tensions rise inside the vehicle as Maria becomes increasingly anxious. Taking her chance, she tries to escape during a brief stop, but is quickly recaptured by the criminals, who punish her harshly for her attempt.

Night Roadside
7

A Dangerous Pit Stop

During a stop for food, Riccardo buys provisions while Thirty-Two consumes alcohol, stirring up trouble. A woman recognizes Riccardo, causing him to fabricate a story in a bid to avoid suspicion, highlighting the precarious nature of their situation.

Night Rest area
8

The Reckless Act

Struggling to maintain control, Doc makes a heartbreaking decision when Thirty-Two's erratic behavior escalates. He shoots Thirty-Two in a desperate measure to prevent him from assaulting Maria, leaving the group further unsettled.

Night Expressway
9

Fueling the Escape

In dire need of petrol, the group arrives at a service station where they face resistance from the attendant. The situation becomes more complicated as threats of violence erupt, showcasing the unpredictability of their escape.

Night Service station
10

The Hitchhiker's Fate

A young woman named Maria tries to hitch a ride from Doc's group, unknowingly risking her life. When she inadvertently discovers Thirty-Two's injury, panic ensues, leading to her tragic murder at the hands of Blade.

Night Service station
11

Disposing of Evidence

After the murder, the criminals hastily pull over to dispose of the body. In a twist of mercy, they also end Thirty-Two's suffering, marking a dark turn in their already sinister actions.

Night Remote road
12

The Hideout Revealed

The group finally arrives at their hideout, a dilapidated villa where they believe they can regroup. However, the atmosphere shifts as Doc reveals his true intentions of eliminating both Riccardo and Maria to cover his tracks.

Early morning Crumbling villa
13

A Desperate Turn of Events

Riccardo, in a desperate bid to save his son, reveals a hidden weapon and confronts Doc. In the ensuing chaos, both Doc and Blade are shot, leading to a brutal confrontation that culminates in Maria's death.

Early morning Crumbling villa
14

Riccardo's Sinister Secret

As the dust settles, it is unveiled that Riccardo is not merely a victim but a kidnapper himself. He plans to use the chaos to demand a ransom for his son, leaving a trail of betrayal and deceit in his wake.

Early morning Crumbling villa
15

Chaos Unleashed

In a shocking finale, Riccardo escapes in the newly stolen vehicle with the child, leaving behind a scene of devastation. His dual role as a criminal and father creates a haunting conclusion to the events that unfolded.

Early morning Crumbling villa

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