Cry Wilderness
Cry Wilderness

Cry Wilderness

1987Movie93 minEnglish

A Bigfoot-type creature befriends Paul, a young student. His father is a park ranger trying to capture an escaped tiger. Everyone in town is on edge and wants the tiger killed. David tries to keep Bigfoot a secret.

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IMDb3.7/10
Director: Peter K. KreditorGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young boy named Paul moves to a remote area with his widowed mother and begins to suspect that a local hermit is responsible for a series of mysterious disappearances and murders. As Paul investigates, he uncovers a terrifying secret that puts him in grave danger. The film culminates in a confrontation with the sinister figure lurking in the wilderness.

Critical Reception

Cry Wilderness is a low-budget horror film that garnered a cult following for its bizarre plot and unintentional campiness. While critically panned upon release for its amateurish direction and acting, it has since found a niche audience who appreciate its unique, albeit flawed, execution.

What Reviewers Say

  • Often cited for its bewildering narrative and bizarre stylistic choices.
  • Praised by some for its cult status and uniquely unsettling atmosphere, despite technical shortcomings.
  • Criticized for its poor acting and pacing.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this obscure film, but those that exist often point to its unique, albeit bewildering, nature as a defining characteristic. It's frequently described as a 'so bad it's good' experience.

Fun Fact

Despite its low budget and obscure status, the film has been featured in discussions about 'midnight movies' and has gained a small but dedicated cult following over the years.

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Gimly

Gimly

Just regular crying for me, thanks. _Cry Wilderness_ is not the absolute worst film I have ever seen, but it is one where I wonder, how is it, that any point, from inception to release, did nobody involved stand up, and actually ask, "Wh...