CHARLOTTE, N.C. - s4story -- Hollywood isn't the only place making blockbuster thrills anymore. High Rise: Path to Nowhere (2022) is a pulse-pounding crime thriller filmed in Charlotte, North Carolina, proving that high-octane, cinematic storytelling can thrive outside Los Angeles.

Starring Charles D. Clark (known for his riveting role as Ruthless Jackson in the High Rise saga and appearances on Empire), Chad Ayers, Jessie Bell, and Jimmy Ace Lewis, the film follows a team of detectives racing against time to stop two powerful criminal organizations: the Bollieri Cartel in Atlanta and the Vernicci Cartel in Los Angeles. When a deal of a lifetime is struck, the detectives must confront betrayal, firepower, and moral compromise in a dangerous game where survival is never guaranteed.

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Charlotte's urban landscape provides the perfect backdrop for this high-stakes story, bringing a fresh energy to the thriller genre and demonstrating that blockbuster-quality films can be produced outside of Hollywood. The city's modern streets and dynamic architecture add authenticity and cinematic scope to every pulse-pounding moment.

High Rise: Path to Nowhere isn't just a crime thriller — it's a full-throttle, edge-of-your-seat ride where every second counts, every decision carries weight, and the line between right and wrong blurs under pressure. Charlotte is proving that it's more than just a backdrop — it's a destination for major motion-picture storytelling.

Watch the entire High Rise Series on YouTube https://youtu.be/jKKlVZ-VOeY