Prepare to Die

After a greedy landowner murders his parents because they refuse to sell their Texas farm, a boy named Diego is smuggled to China for his own safety. He spends years training in various martial arts disciplines to transform himself into a weapon. Upon returning home as an adult, he forms a resistance group with other victims of the businessman's corruption to dismantle his empire and seek revenge.

This action thriller was directed by Jose Montesinos, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Jacob David Smith. It is the fourth film in Montesinos' career, following Barely Legal, Frenzy, and Killer Grades, and preceding Love Reins at Christmas. The movie was produced by David Michael Latt through The Asylum and features a cast including Ryan Padilla, Andrew Pinon, Paula Rae-Taylor, and Michael Madsen, with Lorenzo Lamas playing the antagonist.

Released on September 18, 2024, the film has a runtime of 93 minutes. Audience reception has been mixed, reflected by a rating of 5.1/10 on TMDB based on 14 votes.