October Gale

Helen Matthews, a doctor grieving the loss of her husband, retreats to a secluded cottage on an island to find peace. Her solitude is interrupted when she discovers a mysterious man with a gunshot wound who has washed ashore. After she provides medical aid to the stranger, both find themselves trapped by a violent storm that cuts them off from the mainland. Their situation becomes perilous as the person responsible for the shooting arrives to complete the killing.

This Canadian drama, romance, and thriller was written and directed by Ruba Nadda, following her 2012 film Inescapable. The movie stars Patricia Clarkson as Helen Matthews and Scott Speedman as William, with a supporting cast that includes Tim Roth, Callum Keith Rennie, Aidan Devine, and Eric Murdoch.

The film received a moderate reception from viewers and critics. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 5.2/10 based on 2,600 votes, while on TMDB it has a score of 5/10 from 71 votes. Film critics gave the movie a similar rating of 5.3/10 across 27 reviews.