Desolation (2017 film)

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Desolation
Directed bySam Patton
Written byMatt Anderson
Michael Larson-Kangas
Produced byMara Barr
Lauren Bates
Kim Patton
Sam Patton
StarringJaimi Page
Alyshia Ocshe
Toby Nichols
CinematographyAndi Obarski
Edited byAlexander Frasse
Music byMarcus Bagala
Production
company
Desolated Productions
Distributed by IFC Midnight
Release date
  • December 15, 2017 (2017-12-15)
Running time
78 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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]

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Synopsis

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

Release

The film was released on December 15, 2017. [1]

Reception

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]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Scheck, Frank (December 14, 2017). "'Desolation': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Desolation". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
  3. ↑ Catsoulis, Jeannette (December 14, 2017). "Review: Emotional 'Desolation' and Woodland Horror". The New York Times. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
  4. ↑ Pearson, Ben (June 22, 2017). "'Desolation' Review: There's A New Killer In The Woods [LAFF]". Slash Film. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
  5. ↑ Murray, Noel (December 14, 2017). "Review: Arty approach to woodland horror bogs down 'Desolation'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
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