STONEBROOK

Cinemavixion Review

The 1999 independent thriller 'Stonebrook' offers a gritty look at the lengths two college students will go to finance their education, a premise that resonates with timely financial anxieties. Directed by Byron W. Thompson, the film stars Seth Green and Brad Rowe as unlikely partners in crime, navigating the dangerous underworld of local mob dealings to cover their tuition fees. The plot thickens considerably when one of the students, played by Rowe, becomes entangled with a local beauty who has connections to their mafia contact, leading to escalating stakes and a rapidly deteriorating situation. While the film may not have garnered widespread critical acclaim, it did receive one nomination and stars a familiar ensemble cast including Zoe McLellan. 'Stonebrook' serves as an engaging, albeit tense, exploration of desperation and its often deadly consequences, making it a noteworthy watch for fans of crime thrillers with a focus on character-driven tension.