Rough Cut (2026)

Rough Cut is a 1994 American action crime film directed by Sean P. Donahue, marking the directorial debut of the filmmaker who also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Shawn Flanagan and Marty Sheridan. The movie stars Richard Lynch as Kane, a ruthless diamond smuggler, with Sean P. Donahue playing Garrett, one of two friends on a hunting trip that turns into a nightmare. After witnessing Kane execute a rival in a brutal fashion, Garrett and his friend Pauli (played by Patrick G. Donahue) become targets. Pauli is killed, setting off Garrett's relentless quest for vengeance against the criminal syndicate.

• The film features Richard Lynch, a veteran character actor known for his roles in cult classics like Conan the Destroyer and RoboCop, in a leading villainous role.
• Sean P. Donahue serves multiple hats in the production, acting as director, co-writer, and lead actor, showcasing a DIY approach to independent filmmaking in the mid-90s.
• The plot draws inspiration from classic revenge narratives, focusing on the psychological toll of survival and the moral ambiguity of vigilantism.
• Despite its low-budget origins, Rough Cut has garnered a niche following among fans of 1990s direct-to-video action cinema.