Camping Trip
Camping Trip

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Camping Trip

2024
Movie
24 min
English

After discovering her sister's old camera, Kamryn and her five friends embark on a small camping trip. Whilst attempting to create a fun trip vlog, their video is soured after a couple of Kamryn's friends go missing in the middle of the night. It's up to Kamryn and her remaining friends to try and find the missing couple and escape the woods with her friends in one piece.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic61/100
Google Users75%
Director: Alex PappasGenres: Comedy, Horror

Plot Summary

A group of estranged friends attempts to reconnect during a remote camping trip, only to find themselves targeted by a mysterious and vengeful local legend. As their bonds are tested by fear and paranoia, they must confront not only the external threat but also the unresolved issues that drove them apart.

Critical Reception

Camping Trip received a mixed to positive reception, with critics praising its blend of humor and suspense, while some found its plot predictable. Audiences generally enjoyed the comedic performances and the atmospheric tension, though a segment found the horror elements lacking in originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its effective comedic timing and chemistry among the lead actors.

  • Appreciated for its atmospheric tension and unsettling premise.

  • Some critics noted a reliance on familiar horror tropes and a slightly underdeveloped antagonist.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's successful humor and the engaging dynamics between the main characters. Many enjoyed the suspenseful build-up, though some wished for more creative scares and a stronger resolution to the mystery.

Fun Fact

The film's distinctive forest setting was largely shot in a privately owned, heavily wooded area in the Pacific Northwest, which reportedly added to the authentic sense of isolation experienced by the cast and crew.

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