Wilderness
Wilderness

Wilderness

2006Movie94 minEnglish

Juvenile delinquents are sent to a small British island after a fellow prisoner's death, where they must fight for survival.

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IMDb5.3/10
Google Users50%
Director: Michael J. BassettGenres: Horror, Thriller, Action

Plot Summary

A group of young offenders is taken on a team-building exercise to a remote Scottish island. What begins as a challenging outdoor adventure quickly devolves into a desperate fight for survival when they realize they are being hunted by a mysterious and brutal killer. As the group dwindles, they must overcome their own differences and confront their pasts to escape the island alive.

Critical Reception

Wilderness received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many criticizing its predictable plot and gratuitous violence. While some acknowledged its atmospheric setting and the performances of its cast, the film was generally seen as a derivative slasher flick that offered little new to the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its attempt at a bleak and atmospheric setting.
  • Criticized for its unoriginality and reliance on gore.
  • The narrative was often seen as underdeveloped and predictable.

Google audience: Audiences were divided, with some appreciating the suspense and survival aspects, while others found the film to be overly violent and lacking in substance. The remote island setting was a common point of appreciation.

Fun Fact

The island setting used for the film is actually the island of Raasay in the Scottish Inner Hebrides, which is known for its rugged terrain and natural beauty.

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