IMDb 4.8 2022 HD

The Breach

The Breach

2022
Horror
93 min NR Canada
4.651 / 10
4.8 IMDB

John Hawkins is set to retire from his post as police chief of the small town of Lone Crow, that is tucked away in the deep woods of…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Rodrigo Gudiño
Starring
Allan Hawco / Emily Alatalo / Wesley French / Natalie Brown / Adam Kenneth Wilson / Mary Antonini / Elisa Paszt / Alex Lifeson

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

eerie suspenseful unsettling grim atmospheric perplexing intriguing tense mysterious slow-burn competent

Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
Mar 26, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

A masterclass in atmospheric tension, 'The Breach' is a standout thriller that immerses the viewer in its unsettling world. Allan Hawco is superb as Police Chief Hawkins, embodying the weariness and determination required for such a grim task.…

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Rupert Finch
Mar 26, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

Intended as a chilling mystery, 'The Breach' unfortunately struggles to fully deliver on its promise. Allan Hawco does his best as the embattled Police Chief Hawkins, but the script often feels thin, relying too heavily on the isolated…

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Genevieve Dubois
Mar 26, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'The Breach' offers a familiar, yet competently executed, mystery set against a stark, wintry backdrop. Allan Hawco heads a capable cast as a police chief forced to confront a truly confounding case. The film's tone is appropriately grim,…

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Marcus Bellwether
Mar 26, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

Director Unknown crafts a moody, compelling thriller with 'The Breach'. The premise—a retiring police chief confronting a bizarre crime—is elevated by strong performances and a keen sense of place. Allan Hawco delivers a nuanced turn as Hawkins, a…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 26, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Northern Ontario's secluded woods become a breeding ground for unease in 'The Breach'. Allan Hawco anchors the film as Police Chief John Hawkins, a man nearing retirement whose quiet exit is shattered by a discovery of macabre proportions.…

FAQs

The core of the mystery in 'The Breach' lies in the 'uncanny injuries' found on the discovered body. This phrasing suggests that the wounds are not easily attributable to common causes or known perpetrators. The lack of a clear explanation for these injuries is what pulls Police Chief John Hawkins into a deeper, more unsettling investigation, hinting at something beyond ordinary crime.