In Cold Light plunges you deep into a criminal underworld where Maika Monroe stars as Ava, a woman freshly released from prison, desperate to reclaim what she lost.
Alongside her in the film are Oscar-winner Troy Kotsur, Helen Hunt, and Allan Hawco.
Directed by Maxime Giroux, In Cold Light made its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival where it debuted in the Spotlight Narrative section. Saban Films will release the film in U.S. theaters on January 23, 2026.
Maika Monroe stars as Ava, a woman fresh out of prison, fighting to reclaim her drug empire but is framed for murder, hunted by cops and a ruthless crime boss (Helen Hunt). Forced to face her estranged father (Troy Kotsur), she battles betrayal and bloodshed to survive.
In a statement, director Maxime Giroux said, “Our narrative follows one woman grappling with extraordinary circumstances. Ava’s story is one of sacrifice. Through the film, I’m offering a critical lens into a hypermasculine world, experienced through one woman raised amidst struggling men and shaped by the loss of her mother at a young age. Our reflection is on power dynamics and the emotional cost of masculinity — its weight on both men and women.”
Watch the official trailer for In Cold Light.
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.