Hold Up

Marcus, a young teen accompanies his older brother on a drug deal. Eager to prove he's cool, Marcus bets he can rob the liquor store they sit parked in front of in exchange for an invite to a party later that night. Once inside, Marcus discovers his classmate, Jenny, not only works there, but witnessed and filmed his attempt at shoplifting. Marcus tries to escape, only to run headfirst into a real robbery, which quickly devolves into a series of events that will force Marcus to grow up in more ways than he could ever imagine.

Directed by Ori Guendelman, Hold Up leans on a strong ensemble — Anthony Gonzalez, Kylie Rogers, Henry Eikenberry — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about horror titles of 2024.