Deserted

A group of friends on a road trip take a detour into the desert, only to find themselves stranded and stalked by a mysterious presence. As they fight for survival, they uncover dark secrets about the land and each other. Their trust erodes as the desert's harshness mirrors the growing tension among them.

Deserted received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many pointing to its derivative plot and underdeveloped characters. While some appreciated the atmospheric tension and occasional scares, the overall consensus was that it failed to offer anything particularly new to the horror genre.

• Relies heavily on familiar horror tropes.

• Suffers from a predictable narrative arc.

• Some tension and scares, but not enough to elevate the film.

Google audience: Audience reviews were scarce and generally reflected a lack of engagement with the film, with many viewers finding it forgettable.

The film was shot on location in the Mojave Desert, with the harsh environmental conditions posing significant challenges for the cast and crew during production.