As Good as Dead

An ex lawman hides in a sunbaked Mexican town under witness protection, trying to keep a low profile while rebuilding a normal life. When a brutal fight video featuring his former apprentice goes viral, the quiet routine shatters. Threats resurface, loyalties blur, and the man in hiding finds the line between obligation and danger growing thinner. The pressure comes not from new foes alone but from the echo of past decisions that continue to pull him back into the streets he left behind. As the footage spreads, allies and enemies alike close in, testing his resolve and the limits of the protection system that was supposed to keep him safe. Their streets stay tense, and every shadow whispers danger tonight.

Released in 2022, the film is directed by R Ellis Frazier and built from an original screenplay developed by Michael Jai White who also stars in the project, giving the action crime tale a vibe that sits in grindhouse end.

Box office details for this title have not been publicly disclosed. The release targets genre fans and streaming audiences rather than a wide theater rollout, a strategy common for post release action titles in this space across multiple markets worldwide.

While not a household name, As Good as Dead slots into the long-running army of straight ahead action crime thrillers. It leans on recognizable performers like Tom Berenger and Michael Jai White, delivering familiar beats and set pieces that fans of the genre tend to appreciate for some dedicated viewers.

Critical response is modest, with the film holding an average around 6.2 on a 10 point scale from a small pool of voters. The core themes center on protection versus exposure, loyalty under pressure, and the cost of past actions resurfacing through the speed of a single viral clip today.