Directed by Andrew Baird and written by Ben Conway, One Way (2022) is a gritty, neon-drenched crime-noir that explores the physical and moral disintegration of a man at the end of his rope. Starring Colson Baker (Machine Gun Kelly) in a performance that critics have noted for its raw, "injured suffering," the film utilizes a confined setting—a Greyhound-style bus—to mirror the protagonist's lack of options and internal purgatory. A Journey of Physical and Moral Decay
Vic and her henchmen are closing in as the bus moves toward its destination. Purgatory on Wheels One Way (2022)
Reviewers at Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic have offered mixed reviews, often praising the performances but noting that the film’s "inert" pacing and shaky-cam cinematography can sometimes undermine its suspense. Despite these criticisms, Baird’s direction has been lauded for its "sturdy" noir aesthetic , reminiscent of 1970s American crime thrillers. Directed by Andrew Baird and written by Ben
