When I stumbled upon the 2022 thriller "Bound by Blackmail", I have to admit that I was expecting it to be another one of those a-dime-a-dozen type of thrillers made for TV. But still, since I had never seen or heard about the movie, of course I opted to give it a go.
And I will say that writer Corey Shurge actually managed to put together a script and storyline that was surprisingly entertaining. Yeah, it was pretty much your standard TV thriller, but there was still something enjoyable about it. And I do like the twist to the storyline; I certainly hadn't figured that one out as director Danny Buday sprang it on the audience.
The acting performances in "Bound by Blackmail" were good for a movie of this type. I wasn't overly familiar with the cast ensemble here, and I enjoy that when I watch a movie. There was a face or two on the screen that I recognized from other movies, but not any names that I were familiar with.
There were two scenes that involved steam, well something that was supposed to be steam. That was just so poorly done and it was cringeworthy to witness on the screen.
If you enjoy TV thrillers then you should give "Bound by Blackmail" a chance. I was genuinely entertained by what writer Corey Shurge and director Danny Buday had to offer. However, this is hardly a movie that warrants more than a single viewing.
My rating of "Bound by Blackmail" lands on a six out of ten stars.
