In the gritty, neon-soaked underbelly of a forgotten city, a desperate man seeks a legendary escape. Blake Woodard stars as a down-on-his-luck fighter who discovers a mysterious, potent rum said to grant its drinker unimaginable power and a single, life-altering opportunity. Directed and written by Blake Woodard, this tense, atmospheric short film plunges viewers into a world where hope is a dangerous commodity. As the fighter navigates this shadowy realm, he encounters a series of enigmatic figures, including the alluring but cautious bartender played by Zoey Frederick and other desperate souls portrayed by Ariel Zambeck, Natalie Owens, and Nathanael Van Soest. Each character is chasing their own version of salvation, and trust is the first thing to evaporate in the intoxicating air. Blending elements of urban fantasy with a noir thriller's edge, "Rum Kicks" follows a harrowing race against time and temptation, where the promised kick from the rum might just be the last thing he ever feels.