Long Weekend
Long Weekend

Long Weekend

2009Movie87 minEnglish

Peter and Carla, a couple whose marriage is faltering, decide to go on a camping weekend. When they become lost, the pair sets up camp on a remote beach that doesn't seem to be on any map. At first the trip is the romantic getaway they imagined – then slowly things begin to go wrong. After Peter disrespects the unspoiled habitat, it seems as if the surroundings are exacting revenge on the couple, as insects, animals, and then nature itself become the enemy.

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IMDb5.3/10
Director: Steve M. LeeGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

Peter and Marie, a couple on the verge of breaking up, decide to take a spontaneous trip to an isolated beach house in an attempt to salvage their relationship. However, their isolation is shattered when a mysterious and dangerous figure begins to intrude upon their lives, turning their romantic getaway into a harrowing fight for survival.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with some praising its atmospheric tension and performances, while others found the plot predictable and the scares uninspired. Audiences were similarly divided, with its effectiveness often depending on individual tolerance for its slow-burn horror elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its attempt at creating a tense, isolated atmosphere.
  • Criticized for a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.
  • Some found the horror elements to be effective, while others found them lacking.

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Fun Fact

The isolated beach house setting was crucial to the film's atmosphere, with the crew reportedly facing challenging weather conditions during filming on location.

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Gimly

Gimly

I'm a pretty big fan of director Jamie Blanks, but _Long Weekend_ didn't really do it for me. Neither lead is redeemable, which, to be fair, is sort of the impetus for the horror in this horror movie, but still, it makes it hard to attach y...