Fall 2: Deadpoint stars Harriet Slater as Jax Hunter, the sister of Shiloh Hunter from 2022's Fall. Jax is the sequel's protagonist, carrying the story after her sister's death. Collider reports her leading role in its Collider cast report.
Deadpoint is a survival-thriller sequel about a high-altitude climb that collapses. It was directed by Peter and Michael Spierig, written by Jonathan Frank and Scott Mann, and released by Lionsgate in theaters Sept. 2, 2026. BroadwayWorld documented the filmmakers and release in its BroadwayWorld release announcement.
Table of Contents
- What is Harriet Slater's role?
- Who climbs with Jax?
- Which original characters return?
- What is the Deadpoint trap?
What is Harriet Slater's role?
Jax Hunter is Shiloh's sister and the film's central climber. Her grief shapes her decision to climb again. The story follows her attempt to move forward after loss.
Jax connects with Luce, her late sister's friend. Their bond gives Jax a reason to test herself on a new route. Slater plays Jax as determined, grieving, and physically pushed to her limit.
Who climbs with Jax?
Arsema Thomas co-stars as Luce, also listed as Luce/Billie. Luce was Shiloh's fearless friend. She reaches out to Jax after Shiloh's death.
Tom Brittney plays Jon Platt, the pair's mountain guide. Some listings call the character rogue guide John/Rhys. He leads Jax and Luce into the Thailand climb.
Which original characters return?
Virginia Gardner returns as Shiloh Hunter, Jax's late sister. She appears in flashbacks recalling earlier climbs with Jax. Grace Caroline Currey reprises Becky Connor, Shiloh's climbing partner from the first film.
Asheville Movies describes both appearances in its Asheville Movies sequel guide. Currey appears in an uncredited cameo or tag scene. That scene points toward Fall 3. Gardner's flashbacks keep the first film present without reviving Shiloh in the present climb.
What is the Deadpoint trap?
Jax and Luce become trapped on a fragile plank-walk section high on Mount Kwan in Thailand. The perch sits about 3,000-4,000 feet up.
A rockslide and rain collapse cuts off their path. The setup removes easy rescue: Check the distributor listing for current showtimes and final credits before publishing or planning a viewing.
- broken rock and collapsed walkway underfoot
- no phone signal for outside help
- no rescue team able to reach them
- exposure and height as constant pressure