Death on the Border

Death on the Border (alternate title: Alone Today) is a 2023 American mystery crime drama film written and directed by Wendy Wilkins and starring Shannon Elizabeth, Eric Roberts, Frank Whaley and Danny Trejo.

[2] Near the United States-Mexican border in Texas, Maddy runs a scam of feigning an automobile breakdown with a luxury convertible at the side of a highway to trick men into sexual activity to be apprehended by a Mexican cartel for their vehicle.

The head of the cartel is run by Father Francis who goes under the guise of being a priest and is anticipating the return of his daughter, among the migrants of the truck that Rhonda has apprehended.

[5] Brian Orndorf of Blu-ray.com gave the film a negative review and wrote that it's "clumsy work, presenting a sloppy understanding of pain and faith, while the story itself is a jumble of names and places, often offered without essential organization.

"[6] Maitland McDonagh of the Alliance of Women Film Journalists praised the cast and subject matter but described it as trapped in a betwixt and between place, one in which its disturbing subject matter is likely to put off some potential viewers while the seriousness of its approach will disappoint others, notable the ones looking for a more exploitative movie.