Overview
- The Frank E. Flowers–directed thriller, produced by AGBO, premiered on February 25 and follows former pirate Ercell “Bloody Mary” Bodden facing a vengeful ex-captain played by Karl Urban.
- Within days of release, the film reached the top spot on FlixPatrol’s Prime Video rankings and drew fresh celebrity and audience praise on social platforms, including shout-outs from Nick Jonas and Dia Mirza.
- First reviews land in the mixed-positive range with a roughly 68% Rotten Tomatoes score, frequently comparing the film’s style to John Wick–era action and classic pirate adventures.
- Coverage highlights extensive, bloody set pieces and a finale sword duel built on months of training, with the cast describing a physically punishing, all-location shoot in the Cayman Islands.
- Industry reports circulating online claim large cast paydays, though Amazon MGM Studios and the filmmakers have not confirmed any salary figures.