Neglected: plot of the crime and action movie

Neglected is the crime and action movie coming out. The plot focuses on detective Shaw (Josh Duhamel), who on his last day of work finds himself involved in an unexpected fight for survival. Shaw must solve a series of murders to save his son from a serial killer (Dylan Sprouse).

Neglected: the movie trailer

"What does the future hold for the great detective?" the colleague asks Shaw, in the released trailer. "I want to spend as much time as possible with my son, before he goes to college" he responds.

After the serial killer is captured, he wants to speak only with Shaw. The son is not at school. "What have you done to my son?" Shaw presses; "I buried him - the killer responds - the timer indicates he has only nine hours of oxygen left".

"There are three murders you must solve, and then I'll give you your son" the killer orders. "Follow the clues like a real detective would". "Where is he?" Shaw shouts. "Tick tock, tick tock".

Neglected: complete cast and actors

Josh Duhamel has acted in Not Without Hope and London Calling; Dylan Sprouse has worked on Under Fire and Beautiful Wedding.

In the cast there are also Elena Sanchez, seen in Rewind Bone and Face; Til Schweiger, German actor known for Inglourious Basterds.

Neglected: direction, production and release

The direction is by David Lipper, who has already directed Off the Grid and the upcoming 12 Dates of Christmas. The production is by Latigo Films, CaliWood Pictures and BondIt Media Capital.

The filming took place in Clinton, Mississippi. Inaugural Entertainment has acquired the North American distribution rights. The movie releases in American theaters on May 8, 2026.