Gripped: Climbing the Killer Pillar (2020)

Against the awe-inspiring backdrop of California's Sierra Nevada mountains, Gripped: Climbing the Killer Pillar is a heart-pounding survival drama that unfolds on a thousand-foot cliff face. The narrative revolves around Rose, an urban gym climber from Los Angeles, who is venturing into the wilderness for her maiden outdoor climb. Rose's journey takes an unexpected turn when she crosses paths with Bret, a seasoned outdoorsman, while bouldering with her friend Jade. Smitten by Bret's charisma and expertise, Rose persuades him to accompany her on a perilous journey up the renowned rock-climbing route known ominously as "Killer Pillar". Despite his initial hesitations, Bret capitulates, setting the stage for a tale of survival and determination. Tragedy strikes when Bret suffers a severe fall, resulting in a debilitating head injury and a torn shoulder. Suddenly, the duo finds themselves stranded on the side of the vertiginous cliff with no feasible route of descent. The daunting task of leading the climb now falls on Rose's inexperienced shoulders. As night descends, they find themselves precariously perched on a cliffside ledge, the summit still tantalizingly out of reach. The following day presents a fresh set of challenges with an impending storm and Bret's deteriorating consciousness. With the stark ultimatum of "climb or die" echoing in her mind, it's up to Rose to muster the courage and strength to save them both. Gripped: Climbing the Killer Pillar is an epic survival saga that explores the depths of human resilience, the power of determination, and the unyielding grip of destiny.

Gripped: Climbing the Killer Pillar is an action movie featuring Kaiwi Lyman and directed by Benjamin Galland.

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