Magnolia Pictures has unleashed 40 Acres, and it looks like a no-holds-barred ride into a brutal near-future.
Marking the debut of filmmaker R.T. Thorne, who also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Glenn Taylor and Lora Campbell, 40 Acres stars the acclaimed Danielle Deadwyler (The Woman in the Yard) in what promises to be a powerful and commanding performance.
40 Acres paints a terrifying picture of a world pushed to the brink. After a devastating plague wipes out all animal life, a catastrophic famine sweeps across the globe. This plunges society into chaos, war, and utter ruin. Yet, against this bleak backdrop, the Freeman family is not just surviving—they’re thriving on their isolated ancestral farm. Their existence hinges on their ability to fend off those who seek to claim their land.
When Hailey’s son, Emanuel (Kataem O’Connor), encounters a young woman (Milcania Diaz-Rojas), his need for human connection endangers the entire family.
40 Acres appears to be a potent blend of intense action and thought-provoking themes, exploring the lengths we’ll go to for survival and the delicate balance between protection and isolation. This is one action-thriller to keep on your radar for this summer.
Witness a fight for survival where the stakes are not just land, but the essence of what it means to be human. 40 Acres is out now on Digital.
