''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.
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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
*Toby Nichols as Sam
*Jaimi Paige as Abby
*Alyshia Ochse as Jen
*Claude Duhamel as Hiker
*Dominik Garcia as Katie
Release
The film was released on December 15, 2017.[
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Reception
The film has a 58% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on twelve reviews.
Frank Scheck
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of '' The Hollywood Reporter'' gave the film a negative review, describing it as "Too subtle for its own good."/Film
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Podcasts
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'' 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''."
Noel Murray of the '' Los Angeles Times'' gave the film a negative review, describing it as "honorable in intent, but dreary in execution."
References
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* {{Rotten Tomatoes, desolation
American horror thriller films