Thriller,Crime,History
United States of America
Whelm is an independent crime-drama film directed by Skyler Lawson and written by Barry Coffing and Skyler Lawson. The film is set in a small town in Indiana during the Great Depression era of 1933. It revolves around two brothers, Charles and Thomas, who are struggling to make ends meet, working odd jobs to support their family.
One day, the brothers come across a flyer offering a reward for the capture of a notorious bank robber named John Dillinger. They decide to pursue the reward and set out on a journey to find the robber. However, things take an unexpected turn when they meet Roy, an eccentric young criminal, who takes them under his wing.
As the three of them join forces, they unwittingly become embroiled in a rivalry between John Dillinger and Roy, who sees Dillinger as a threat to his own criminal empire. The rivalry intensifies as Dillinger plans his biggest heist yet, and Roy seeks to stop him before he can execute his plan.
Whelm explores themes of loyalty, brotherhood, and redemption as the characters navigate the dangerous world of criminality. The film features strong performances from its cast, including Ronan Murphy as Charles, Dylan Grunn as Thomas, and Grant Schumacher as Roy. The movie also offers a visual feast for fans of period filmmaking, as it captures the look and feel of the early 1930s.
