• News
  • Reviews
  • Features
    • Articles and Long Reads
    • Interviews
    • Exclusives
  • Pop Culture
    • Movies
    • Television
    • Comic Books
    • Video Games
    • Toys & Collectibles
  • Flickering Myth Films
  • About
    • About Flickering Myth
    • Advertise on FlickeringMyth.com
    • Write for Flickering Myth

Flickering Myth

Film & TV News, Reviews and Features

  • Movies
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Long Reads
  • Trending
  • Franchises
    • Marvel
    • DC
    • Batman
    • Star Wars
    • Transformers
    • G.I. Joe
    • Masters of the Universe
    • Street Fighter
    • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
    • Star Trek
    • The Lord of the Rings
    • James Bond
    • Alien
    • Predator
    • Doctor Who
    • Harry Potter

Trailer for Christmas crime caper Stranglehold starring Ashley Benson

September 18, 2026 by Amie Cranswick

Quiver has released a trailer for Stranglehold, the upcoming dark comedy crime thriller from actor-turned-director Clark Duke (Arkansas).

The film follows social media obsessed stripper Bailey, who is fed up with her life in a small Arkansas town, and encourages her husband to help rob the club she works as in hope of being able to give their young daughter a good Christmas.

The cast includes Ashley Benson, Jake Lacy, Justin Long, Ron Perlman, Chandler Duke, Elle King, David Arquette, Brian Posehn, and Chris Redd. Watch the trailer below…

Obsessed with the glamorous influencers she follows on social media and fed up with her life of barely getting by, a small-town Arkansas stripper named Bailey (Ashley Benson) decides to rob the club she works at with the help of her ex-military husband, Tim (Jake Lacy), so they can give their infant daughter a decent Christmas and a better life. 

Stranglehold arrives on digital platforms on October 2nd.

 

Filed Under: Amie Cranswick, Movies, News, Trailers Tagged With: Ashley Benson, Brian Posehn, Chandler Duke, Chris Redd, Clark Duke, David Arquette, Elle King, Jake Lacy, Justin Long, Ron Perlman., Stranglehold

About Amie Cranswick

Amie Cranswick is Executive Editor of Flickering Myth, responsible for overseeing editorial coverage across film, television and pop culture.

ADD US TO YOUR PREFERRED SOURCES

WATCH OUR LATEST VIDEO HERE

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE:

10 Essential Italian Horror Movies of the 1980s

The Unexpected Humor Behind The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

10 Essential DC Movies

10 Great Val Kilmer Performances

Great Movies That Are An Absolute Masterclass in Acting

The Best Tom Cruise Comedy Performances

10 Great Twilight Zone-Style Movies For Your Watch List

7 Kick-Ass Female-Led Action Movies

Underappreciated Action Stars Who Deserve More Love

Basket Case vs. The Brood: Different Directors, Same Movie

FEATURED POSTS:

Movie Review – I Play Rocky (2026)

Movie Review – Godzilla Minus Zero (2026)

“I’ll Be Back…to Kill You”: Why The Terminator is Pure Horror

McFarlane Toys unveils new DC Multiverse Batman action figures

Out, Out, Brief Candle: Patrick Stewart, 1940-2026

10 Hospital Horror Movies Worth Checking In For

10 Bizarre Horror Movies That Embrace the Absurd

Liam Neeson’s Best Non-Action Movies

FLICKERING MYTH FILMS

   
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Features
    • Articles and Long Reads
    • Interviews
    • Exclusives
  • Pop Culture
    • Movies
    • Television
    • Comic Books
    • Video Games
    • Toys & Collectibles
  • Flickering Myth Films
  • About
    • About Flickering Myth
    • Advertise on FlickeringMyth.com
    • Write for Flickering Myth

© Flickering Myth Limited. All rights reserved. The reproduction, modification, distribution, or republication of the content without permission is strictly prohibited. Movie titles, images, etc. are registered trademarks / copyright their respective rights holders. Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. If you can read this, you don't need glasses.


 

Flickering MythLogo Header Menu
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Movies
  • Features and Long Reads
  • Trending
  • Franchises
    • Marvel
    • DC
    • Batman
    • Star Wars
    • Transformers
    • G.I. Joe
    • Masters of the Universe
    • Street Fighter
    • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
    • Star Trek
    • The Lord of the Rings
    • James Bond
    • Alien
    • Predator
    • Doctor Who
    • Harry Potter
  • Flickering Myth Films
  • About Flickering Myth
    • About Flickering Myth
    • Advertise on Flickering Myth
    • Write for Flickering Myth