Alarum Review

Released in early 2025, Alarum is a direct-to-digital spy-thriller that focuses on the high-stakes lives of elite operatives navigating betrayal, romance, and intense action. Directed by Michael Polish, the film has gained attention for its gritty atmosphere, unique filming location, and a cast led by Scott Eastwood and Willa Fitzgerald. Plot Summary: A Runaway Romance

A skilled, sharp agent turned wife on the run.

A cold, aging CIA operative tasked with eliminating the pair. alarum

The couple finds themselves hunted by Orlin and an "Arbiter" named Chester (Sylvester Stallone), a psychopathic CIA triggerman sent to execute them and retrieve the data. Cast and Characters

A retired spy trying to protect his wife and their new life. Released in early 2025, Alarum is a direct-to-digital

Five years later, while on a quiet vacation in a remote Polish resort, their peaceful life is shattered. A small plane crashes near their cabin, forcing them back into a world of espionage and survival. They quickly realize that local intel agencies and a deadly mercenary named Orlin (Mike Colter) are searching for a USB drive recovered from the crash site.

A brutal mercenary looking for the flash drive. Filming and Production A cold, aging CIA operative tasked with eliminating the pair

Despite being set in Poland, Alarum was famously shot in Ohio, specifically in and around near Oxford, Ohio. The production was quick, with principal photography running from late February to mid-May 2024, utilizing a modest budget. The Talawanda Tribune - Alarum Movie Review