Desolation is a 2017 American horror thriller film directed by Sam Patton, written by Matt Anderson and Michael Larson-Kangas, and starring Jaimi Page, Alyshia Ocshe and Toby Nichols. It is Patton's feature directorial debut.
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.
Reception The film has a 58% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on twelve reviews.
Frank Scheck of The Hollywood Reporter gave the film a negative review, describing it as "Too subtle for its own good."
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."
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."
Noel Murray of the Los Angeles Times gave the film a negative review, describing it as "honorable in intent, but dreary in execution."
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