Worst Enemy

After receiving a devastating diagnosis, a severely depressed veteran who hides his pain through self-isolation and alcohol must accept the help of his famous cousin or risk becoming just another statistic.

Score: 6.5/10

Director / Writer: Ammie Masterson, Kevin Machate, Todd Rodgers

Starring: Kevin Machate, Beth Shea, Ammie Masterson, Barry Corbin, Gayland Williams

Genre: drama

Runtime: 23

Release: 2026

Excerpt

In a world plagued by social injustice, medical inequity and community initiatives that are less and less about actual community, movie watchers are learning towards escapism. So why is that Kevin Machate’s moody drama Worst Enemy (2026) works so well in a moment that’s made to resist it? 

I’m a Hazard to Myself

In a world plagued by social injustice, medical inequity and community initiatives that are less and less about actual community, movie watchers are learning towards escapism. Many would rather ignore the harsh truths of life to settle into the blessed freedom of fantasy. So why is that Kevin Machate’s moody drama Worst Enemy (2026) works so well in a moment that’s made to resist it?