“Black Site” (2022) is an action thriller film that follows a group of officers based in the Citadel, a top-secret CIA–Five Eyes black site in Jordan. The officers must fight for their lives in a cat-and-mouse game against Hatchet, a high-value detainee and notorious terrorist who escapes from the facility and seeks revenge on his captors.
The protagonist, CIA Agent Abby Trent, played by Michelle Monaghan, manages this underground black site facility that imprisons dangerous and high-risk detainees. Her character is central to the narrative as she leads the effort to recapture Hatchet and prevent him from carrying out his plans for retribution.
As the situation escalates, the officers in the black site find themselves in a labyrinthine and deadly confrontation with Hatchet, who is portrayed as a brilliant and infamous figure within the world of international terrorism. The film delves into the tense and dangerous atmosphere of the black site, highlighting the high stakes involved in such clandestine operations.
“Black Site” is characterized by its intense action sequences and the psychological tension between the characters, as it explores themes of security, espionage, and the moral complexities of the war on terror (Wikipedia; IMDb).