Bill Skinner (Sean Dalton) has known nothing but violence throughout his life. From growing up with an abusive father, to being an enforcer for the local drug ring, he’s earned a reputation of being tough as nails. Now, after being released from prison, he desperately wants to change his life. He has a tough road. Ahead of him, thankfully, is potential redemption. His mother is still an addict, his ex wants nothing to do with him, and his former crime boss wants him back.
Not all is as bad as it seems though. Bill’s son is willing to give him a chance, his court assigned councilor will help him anyway he can, and he manages to make friends with one of the new refugees who have moved into his neighbourhood. He even manages to find a new girlfriend and get a respectful job. The question is though, will the positive things in his life be able to help him stay on the right track, or will he fall back into old habits.
While Skeet offers nothing new for the genre, it does tell a decent story. It draws you in, and Dalton’s acting keeps you enticed. You want Bill to succeed, and fear for the things pulling at him to revert back. The storytelling is so well done too, that you can actually see why he could go back to the way he was. Choosing to shoot the film in black and white was a stroke of genius too. There are no shades of grey to what Bill’s going through.
Skeet is a drama that most adults will enjoy because Bill is a character that they’ve more than likely met in their lives. He’s likable, yet tough, with a very hard shell surrounding a very confused and sad inside.
- Rated: NR
- Genre: Drama
- Release Date: 3/29/2025
- Directed by: Nik Sexton
- Starring: Carter Churchill, Jay Abdo, Kate Corbett, Lawrence Barry, Pat Dempsey, Sean Dalton, Steve O'Connell
- Produced by: Mary Sexton
- Written by: Eyad Sakkar, Mira Hamour, Nik Sexton
- Studio: Rink Rat Productions
