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USA 2019
produced by Galen Walker, Corbin Timbrook, Larry A. McLean, Quang Gip (executive), Nicole Lee (executive) for Bloodstone Films
directed by Corbin Timbrook
starring Allison McAtee, Chris Browning, Lance Henriksen, Natasha Henstridge, Michael Krause, Shelby Janes, Emma Bell, Bryan Rasmussen, Lisa London, Mercedes López Renard, Leslie Stratton, Parker Harris, Galen Walker, Tabitha Grayston, Sonja Inge, Jessica Lee Torres, Laura Walker, Pauline Schantzer, Louis Steren, Melinda Haugh
written by Corbin Timbrook, music by Marc Vanocur, special effects makeup by Nika Geneva, Maritza Barley
review by Mike Haberfelner
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Writer Blake (Allison McAtee) and her surgeon boyfriend Jack (Chris
Browning) plan to spend a weekend together pretty much in the middle of
nowhere, USA, but the problem start with him forced to postpone a day due
to work, which means she has to spend the first night alone at the cabin
they rented, with only sketchy cellphone service. On top of that, Blake
learns the area is rather shunned by the locals, with no explanation given
though. That first night, Blake hears some strange noises that lure her
out into the woods - where she stumbles upon some weirdly draped animal
cadavers, something that understandably freaks her out. She makes a quick
getaway, but loses her cellphone - something the ignition of her car is
keyed to, unfortunately. Eventually a weird stranger (Michael Krause)
turns up at her house with her phone - only to smash it, and from the
looks of it, he wants to do Blake harm as well.
Jack meanwhile starts to worry about Blake, as he hasn't heard from her
and she won't pick up her phone, so he calls the local sheriff (Lance
Henriksen), who is quick to send his deputy (Shelby James) out once he
learns where Blake is staying - and one can only hope it's not too late,
as the cat-and-mouse game Blake and the stranger are playing has turned
from merely mental to outright brutal ...
Natasha Henstridge plays Blake's pushy publisher, who sometimes seems
to push too far for the sake of profit.
A very nice piece of survival horror that might be a little light on
explanations for the on-screen goings-on - in fact much of the backstory
is only hinted at -, but that really works in favour of the overall
tension of the film, as the less that's fully explained, the more the
unease of the protagonist is palpable. And a suspense-heavy directorial
effort that makes perfect use of the rural setting, as well as very solid
performances help make this into one exciting genre flick.
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review © by Mike Haberfelner
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