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We Weren't The Only Ones
In this short film, poet and holocaust survivor John Guzlowski bears witness to his parents’ survival of Nazi slave labor camps. More than a personal remembrance, the poem carries his mother’s plea — “tell them we weren’t the only ones” — a call to acknowledge the countless lives scarred by war, displacement, and silence. Through Guzlowski’s measured reading, the film becomes both intimate and collective: a meditation on inherited trauma, the duty of memory, and the fragile line between history and forgetting.
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Plot Summary
A group of friends on a remote hunting trip find themselves in a fight for survival when they discover they are not alone in the woods. As a mysterious entity begins to stalk them, paranoia and terror set in, forcing them to confront their deepest fears. They must band together to uncover the truth behind the terrifying presence before it's too late.
Critical Reception
We Weren't The Only Ones received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its atmospheric tension and performances from its seasoned cast, many found the plot to be derivative and predictable. The film struggled to distinguish itself within the crowded subgenre of creature features and survival horror.
What Reviewers Say
Relies heavily on familiar horror tropes without offering much innovation.
Performances from the veteran cast provide some highlights, but cannot save a weak script.
Atmosphere building is commendable, but ultimately hampered by a lack of originality.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available indicate a general disappointment with the film's predictable narrative and uninspired scares. Some viewers appreciated the attempt at creating suspense, but felt the execution fell short.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in and around the remote wilderness areas of Northern California, contributing to its isolated and claustrophobic atmosphere.
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