Jackals

Set in the 1980s, this horror thriller follows a family that hires a specialist to rescue their son from the influence of a dangerous cult. After the expert successfully retrieves the young man and brings him to a secluded cabin, the family finds themselves under siege. Masked members of the cult surround the property, demanding the return of the boy and putting the inhabitants in peril.

The film was directed by Kevin Greutert, who previously directed Saw VI, Saw 3D, Jessabelle, and Visions before this 2017 release. He later directed Saw X and Saw XI. The movie features Stephen Dorff as Jimmy Levine, alongside Johnathon Schaech, Deborah Kara Unger, Nick Roux, Alyssa Julia Smith, and Chelsea Ricketts. The screenplay was written by Jared Rivet and produced by Tommy Alastra through Tommy Alastra Productions.

The production is reflected in its mixed reception from viewers and reviewers. On IMDb, the film has a rating of 4.9/10 from 5,100 votes, while on TMDB it holds a score of 5.4/10 from 197 votes. Film critics provided a similar assessment, giving it a rating of 5.2/10 based on 15 reviews.