Deer Crossing
Deer Crossing

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Deer Crossing

2012
Movie
86 min
English

Eight years after his wife and son go missing, a man receives a phone call leading him to a rural town that holds the key to their disappearance.

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IMDb4.9/10
Director: Cassian ElwesGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A grieving widower, tormented by the loss of his wife, becomes obsessed with a young woman he believes is the reincarnation of his deceased spouse. His fixation leads him down a dangerous path of delusion and manipulation, blurring the lines between reality and his desperate desires. As his actions escalate, the true nature of his obsession and the young woman's identity are brought into question, leading to a dark and disturbing climax.

Critical Reception

Deer Crossing received a largely negative to mixed reception from critics, with many finding its premise disturbing and its execution lacking. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some finding the psychological thriller elements compelling while others were put off by the bleak and unsettling themes. The film struggled to gain widespread distribution and critical acclaim.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film is often described as deeply unsettling and difficult to watch due to its disturbing themes of obsession and grief.

  • Critical reviews frequently cite a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters as major weaknesses.

  • Some viewers found the psychological exploration to be compelling, though often overshadowed by the bleakness.

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Fun Fact

Despite its dark themes, the film was directed by Cassian Elwes, who is also a prominent Hollywood agent and producer, marking his directorial debut.

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ScottRuth

ScottRuth

Deer Crossing is the second feature length film from filmmaker Christian Jude Grillo and Potent Media (fka Potent Pictures). Grillo wrote and directed the film. He even did the film's editing (along with his new wife Camerla Hayslett-Grillo...