Extortion (2017) – When Paradise Becomes a Prison.

Trapped in paradise, hunted by greed, he’ll do anything to bring them home. 

Extortion (2017) is a tense and gripping survival thriller that transforms a dream vacation into a living nightmare. The film follows Kevin Riley (Eion Bailey), a successful doctor who takes his wife Julie (Bethany Joy Lenz) and young son Max on a boating trip to the Caribbean in search of relaxation and family bonding. But when their boat breaks down near an uninhabited island, what starts as a minor mishap quickly turns into a deadly game of desperation.

Stranded without food, water, or any way to call for help, the family’s survival hangs by a thread—until a mysterious local fisherman, Miguel (Barkhad Abdi), appears. But instead of rescuing them, Miguel demands a ransom in exchange for their lives. What follows is a harrowing battle against the elements, betrayal, and the limits of human morality.

As Kevin races against time to gather the money and save his family, he finds himself entangled in a corrupt system, facing both legal danger and life-threatening odds. Each decision he makes draws him deeper into a terrifying spiral of violence and survival. The film forces its characters—and its audience—to ask: what would you do to save the ones you love?

Directed by Phil Volken, Extortion delivers a taut, sun-drenched thriller filled with suspense, ethical complexity, and raw emotion. It’s a brutal reminder that even paradise has a dark side—and trust can be the most dangerous currency of all.