Red State

Red State

Year: 2011

Runtime: 88 min

Language: English

Director: Kevin Smith

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After meeting a charismatic stranger online, three young men find themselves targeted by Abin Cooper, a radical preacher with a dangerous agenda. Cooper and his devoted followers pursue the teens across the country, leading to a desperate fight for survival. As the situation escalates, the boys must confront the consequences of their actions and struggle to escape Cooper's wrathful pursuit.

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1

The Protest

The film opens with a disturbing protest led by the Five Points Church, a group reminiscent of extremist organizations. The church is protesting the funeral of a murdered gay teenager, highlighting the troubling societal issues and the recent spike in hate crimes.

Unnamed small town, southwestern United States
2

Class Discussion

In Travis's first class at school, the teacher addresses the town's shameful reputation stemming from the hateful beliefs propagated by Abin Cooper and his congregation. This discussion sets the stage for the pervasive influence of hate in their community.

High School Classroom
3

The Invitation

Travis’s friend, Jared, reveals he received an invitation for a group sex encounter involving him, Travis, and Billy Ray. Excited about the prospect, they decide to borrow Travis's parents' car and venture into the countryside.

Countryside
4

Collision with Sheriff Wynan

On their way, the boys unexpectedly collide with Sheriff Wynan, who is secretly engaged in a homosexual relationship in his car. Terrified of being discovered, the boys quickly flee the scene.

Country Road
5

The Trailer Encounter

Upon reaching the woman's trailer, they are coaxed into drinking beer, which is later revealed to be drugged. They soon fall unconscious, setting the stage for a horrific turn of events.

Trailer
6

Captivity at Five Points

Jared awakens to find himself imprisoned in a covered cage within the Five Points sanctuary. Abin Cooper begins a hate-filled sermon, revealing the sinister nature of the church's activities.

Five Points Sanctuary
7

Execution of a Captive

In a shocking act of violence, Cooper binds another captured homosexual to a cross and executes him in front of his followers. This horrifying display exposes the church's role in the recent hate crimes.

Five Points Sanctuary
8

Deputy Pete's Arrival

As Cooper attempts to execute Jared, Deputy Pete arrives and realizes the truth about the hit-and-run. He sees the damaged car on church grounds, increasing the tension within the sanctuary.

Five Points Sanctuary
9

The Escape Attempt

Meanwhile, Travis and Billy Ray manage to free themselves. However, in the chaos, Billy Ray engages in a violent confrontation with Caleb, one of Cooper's henchmen, leading to tragic consequences.

Five Points Sanctuary
10

ATF Raid

In a dramatic turn, Sheriff Wynan threatens to expose his secrets as a full-scale ATF raid is initiated by Agent Joseph Keenan. The situation escalates into a violent standoff.

Five Points Sanctuary
11

Attempted Escape by Cheyenne

As the chaos unfolds, a teenage cult member named Cheyenne desperately attempts to escape. Her tragic fate ends in her brutal shooting alongside Jared, compounding the horrors of the day.

Five Points Sanctuary
12

Absurdity of the Situation

As the absurdity of their situation is revealed, the supposed sounds of trumpets signaling the rapture turn out to be a prank by local marijuana farmers. This highlights the irrationality surrounding the events.

Five Points Sanctuary
13

Arrest of Abin Cooper

In the aftermath of the raid, the ATF takes custody of Abin Cooper and his followers. This moment signifies a turning point against the hate-fueled violence perpetuated by the church.

Five Points Sanctuary
14

Irony of Justice

Despite disobeying orders, Agent Keenan receives an unexpected promotion after the raid. In a grim twist, Abin Cooper faces a fate filled with irony as his own beliefs threaten to lead to his downfall.

Prison
15

Abin Cooper's Solitary Confinement

The film closes with Cooper in solitary confinement, pacing and muttering to himself as his mental state unravels. It serves as a poignant reminder of the insanity that can arise from fanatic ideologies.

Solitary Confinement

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