Muzzle is a 2023 American action-thriller film directed by John Stalberg Jr. and written by Carlyle Eubank. It stars Aaron Eckhart, Penelope Mitchell, Diego Tinoco, Paul Johansson, Kyle Smithson, Delissa Reynolds and Stephen Lang.

Plot

After his K-9 partner is killed in LA’s Skid Row, and he assaults a paramedic for not treating the dog, Officer Jake Rosser plummets deep into an investigation to uncover the truth about who may be responsible. He is forced to attend mandatory therapy in order to retain his K-9 handler status. While doing this he begins his own investigation into his partners death. His investigation leads to a cartel who use K-9’s as well for nefarious purposes.

Cast

Production

Principal photography took place in Louisville, Kentucky in August 2022.

Release

Muzzle was released by RLJE Films on September 29, 2023.

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 36%, with an average score of 5.3/10, based on reviews from 11 critics. Sheila O'Malley of RogerEbert.com awarded the film one and a half stars.

Sequel

In May 2024, a sequel titled Muzzle: City of Wolves was announced with Aaron Eckhart set to reprise his role as Jake Rosser and John Stalberg Jr. returning to direct. The script will be written by Jacob Michael King from a story by Carlyle Eubank and Stalberg Jr which will follow Rosser as he attempts to lead a peaceful life with his family and retired K-9 companion, Socks, only for a ruthless gang to target them in a brutal attack sending him in search of vengeance in the criminal underworld to protect his family.

References

External links

Muzzle at IMDb