Resolution
Resolution

Resolution

2013Movie93 minEnglish

A man imprisons his estranged junkie friend in an isolated cabin in the boonies of San Diego to force him through a week of sobriety, but the events of that week are being mysteriously manipulated.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes86%
Metacritic69/100
Google Users76%
Director: Justin Benson, Aaron MoorheadGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A man struggling with addiction decides to confront his demons by traveling to the remote cabin where his friend, Michael, is spiraling out of control. Upon arrival, Michael's estranged girlfriend, Chris, is also present, trying to help. As the weekend progresses, they find themselves trapped in a bizarre, repeating cycle of events, encountering strange phenomena and an unsettling sense of dread that suggests something far more sinister is at play than just personal struggles.

Critical Reception

Resolution was praised for its originality, suspenseful atmosphere, and clever narrative structure. Critics highlighted the film's ability to blend psychological horror with a mind-bending, almost cosmic, mystery, making it a standout indie horror film. Audiences appreciated its intricate storytelling and the palpable sense of unease it generated, though some found its ambiguity challenging.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique, non-linear narrative and suspenseful buildup.
  • Lauded for its creative blend of personal drama and supernatural horror.
  • Appreciated for its atmospheric tension and unsettling mystery.

Google audience: Google users generally found Resolution to be a thought-provoking and suspenseful horror film, appreciating its creative approach to storytelling and its ability to build tension. Some viewers enjoyed the puzzle-like nature of the plot, while others wished for clearer resolutions to the supernatural elements.

Fun Fact

The directors, Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead, also starred in the film as the protagonists, Michael and Michael's friend, respectively, and served as their own cinematographers and editors.

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Resolution is, for lack of a better term, a neolovecraftian film, relying more on personal conflict and atmosphere than on 'jump scares' or visual effects, developing an absorbing, character-driven plot along the way. Inside a dilapidated h...