Desolation (2017 film)
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| Desolation | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Sam Patton |
| Written by | Matt Anderson Michael Larson-Kangas |
| Produced by | Mara Barr Lauren Bates Kim Patton Sam Patton |
| Starring | Jaimi Page Alyshia Ocshe Toby Nichols |
| Cinematography | Andi Obarski |
| Edited by | Alexander Frasse |
| Music by | Marcus Bagala |
Production company | Desolated Productions |
| Distributed by | IFC Midnight |
Release date |
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Running time | 78 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Desolation is a 2017 American horror thriller drama film written by Matt Anderson and Michael Larson-Kangas, directed by Sam Patton and starring Jaimi Page, Alyshia Ocshe and Toby Nichols. It is Patton's feature directorial debut.[1]
Synopsis
[edit]A mother takes her son on a trip into remote wilderness to scatter his father’s ashes; they must confront their worst fears when a lone hiker begins following them.
Cast
[edit]- Toby Nichols as Sam
- Jaimi Paige as Abby
- Alyshia Ochse as Jen
- Claude Duhamel as Hiker
- Dominik Garcia as Katie
Release
[edit]The film was released on December 15, 2017.[1]
Reception
[edit]The film has a 58% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on twelve reviews.[2]
Frank Scheck of The Hollywood Reporter gave the film a negative review, describing it as "Too subtle for its own good."[1]
Jeannette Catsoulis of The New York Times gave the film a positive review, describing it as "notable mainly for the beautifully organic performances of its two female leads."[3]
Ben Pearson of /Film rated the film a 6 out of 10 and wrote, "Anyone looking for a pared down, character-driven survival story won't be disappointed with Desolation."[4]
Noel Murray of the Los Angeles Times gave the film a negative review, describing it as "honorable in intent, but dreary in execution."[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Scheck, Frank (December 14, 2017). "'Desolation': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
- ^ "Desolation". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
- ^ Catsoulis, Jeannette (December 14, 2017). "Review: Emotional 'Desolation' and Woodland Horror". The New York Times. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
- ^ Pearson, Ben (June 22, 2017). "'Desolation' Review: There's A New Killer In The Woods [LAFF]". Slash Film. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
- ^ Murray, Noel (December 14, 2017). "Review: Arty approach to woodland horror bogs down 'Desolation'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 21, 2023.