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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

David Lipper

Producer:

Dorothy Canton, Mark Canton, Robert A. Daly Jr.

Writer:

Nicholas Ferwerda

Release Date:

May 8, 2026

Runtime:

1hr 33m

Synopsis

Detective Shaw discovers a serial killer has buried his son alive and must solve three murders to find him before he dies.

Cast

  • Josh Duhamel
  • Elena Sanchez
  • Til Schweiger
  • Kipp Tribble
  • David Lipper
  • Corbin Pitts
  • Jeremy London
  • Jason London
  • Kristin Wollett
Moviegoers are saying
This Dylan Sprouse revenge thriller about an orphan fight club survivor turned serial killer targeting corrupt politicians has audiences deeply divided - while some praise the suspenseful storyline and Sprouse's unexpected dramatic turn, many feel he lacks the menacing presence needed for such a diabolical character. The film's ambitious concept of childhood trauma fueling adult vengeance resonates with viewers, but technical issues like excessive close-ups and TV-movie production values undermine its theatrical impact.
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2.6
  • Jun 12, 2026

    Schon der zweite Film in kürzester Zeit, bei dem unser Herr Schweiger eindeutig ganz schön stralle wirkt. Detective Shaw steht kurz vor der Rente, als ein Serienkiller seinen Sohn lebendig begräbt und ihn zu einem letzten großen Ermittlungsding zwingt. Um den Jungen…

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    Film_Sammlung
    Film_Sammlung
    May 11, 2026

    the sheep were better detectives than this old white guy

    25 Likes
    marieplowman
    marieplowman
    Jun 13, 2026

    Acting so good that even Til Schweiger himself, our „drunken Man in Hollywood“, was re-dubbed in the original language. An Instant Classic.

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    Jun 13, 2026

    When this first came out in theaters I was not interested at all. Now after watching it at home this was an intense crime thriller. Josh Duhamel and Dylan Sprouse do a great job as detective and serial killer. It plays out where you go through the murders of all the people…

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    Brian Moreau
    Brian Moreau
    Jun 14, 2026

    I didn't really get the hate on this one because i though this was great, Both Josh and Dylan were giving some great performances of both a retired police officer searching for his son and a serial killer who plans a deadly mission for him in order to save his son so yeah i…

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    Lewisb17
    Lewisb17
    May 11, 2026

    Zack and Cody from the TV show Zack and Cody plays a serial killer going after corrupt politicians that forced him to participate in a orphan fight club when he was a child. The director himself plays the evil ringleading mayor and i admire that. Very similar to the Gerald…

    10 Likes
    RememberAlf
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    May 8, 2026

    Could we zoom in a little closer? I almost finished counting the hairs on Dylan Sprouse’s mustache.

    9 Likes
    Pibb
    Pibb
    May 11, 2026

    Local Police Force stands by: "to protect and neglect" While local government corrupts and promotes, as The Mayor and City Hall Presents: "Foster Care Fight Club"

    8 Likes
    cineurbe
    cineurbe
    May 8, 2026

    Having trouble deciding if it was generated by Chat or Gemini

    8 Likes
    realfilmnugget
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  • Beagy
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    Neglected

    A cop in a room full of cops & swat says my kid has been kidnapped and NONE of his colleagues say let me help, i am in ect.. they just let you go find him on your own….That irked me but otherwise it was good

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    David Tran
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    Some of the acting seem bad

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    Ivan Scott Jr

    I thought this was an excellent movie!

    CK
    Christopher Kyriakopoulos

    I liked it overall. I enjoyed the suspense.

  • FA
    Fabio Apelbaum

    Bad acting

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    Sarah Havrda

    It was little slow at the beginning, but then bam it just got suspenseful. It was a good movie

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    Pilar Vasallo

    Movie was well casted and the plot kept viewers interested. A bit predictable but would still recommend watching it.

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    Danny O

    Good movie 👍🏻

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    S Horn

    Not totally believable. Interesting concept. Suspense!

    CB
    Cynthia Baker

    Starts slow, but good movie

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Neglected (2026)?
The movie is 1hr 33min long.
What's Neglected (2026) about?
Detective Shaw discovers a serial killer has buried his son alive and must solve three murders to find him before he dies.
Who's the cast of Neglected (2026)?
  • Josh Duhamel as Detective Shaw
  • Elena Sanchez as Detective Keyes
  • Til Schweiger as Capt. Haas
  • Kipp Tribble as O'Grady
  • David Lipper as Mayor Richards
  • Corbin Pitts as Aaron Shaw
  • Jeremy London as Sloan
  • Jason London as Deacon
  • Kristin Wollett as Mandy Shaw
Who's the director behind Neglected (2026)?
David Lipper directed Neglected (2026).
Who produced Neglected (2026)?
Dorothy Canton, Mark Canton and Robert A. Daly Jr. produced Neglected (2026).