Adam Wingard Action Film Starring Adria Arjona

Key Points:

• "Onslaught," directed by Adam Wingard, is a 90-minute action slasher film set in the near future that pays homage to 1980s action movies, featuring mute super soldiers created by a Nazi scientist funded by the U.S. military.
• The film stars Adria Arjona as Celeste, a tough veteran mother who faces a brutal home invasion, with the movie drawing strong stylistic influences from John Carpenter’s gritty, electronic-scored thrillers.
• While praised for its action sequences, cinematography, and Arjona’s charismatic performance, the film’s pacing and subplot-heavy opening act dilute its impact, with some supporting characters and political themes feeling underdeveloped or out of place.
• "Onslaught" offers a nostalgic, pulpy thrill ride with thin political commentary, largely focusing on classic '80s-style jingoism and gun-centric heroism rather than providing a fresh perspective on contemporary issues.
• The film is set for theatrical release by A24 on September 4 and is rated B- for delivering a generally entertaining but uneven tribute to its genre inspirations.