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Burton Presents: Backcountry
Burton’s four-part web series, [SNOWBOARDING] kicks off today with the release of the first episode, BACKCOUNTRY. This episode takes you deep into the mountains of British Columbia, the Pacific Northwest, Switzerland, and beyond. Featuring the riding of Jussi Oksanen, Terje Haakonsen, Jeremy Jones, Nicolas Müller, Mikey Rencz, and Mark Sollors, BACKCOUNTRY highlights heavy riding on massive cheesewedges, natural big mountain lines, hairy cliff drops, and soft landings.
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Plot Summary
A young couple, Jenn and Alex, embark on a camping trip into the Canadian wilderness to commemorate their first anniversary. Unprepared and ill-equipped, they venture off the marked trails and soon find themselves lost in bear country. As their situation grows dire, they realize they are not alone and must fight for survival against a relentless predator.
Critical Reception
Backcountry received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its tense atmosphere, effective scares, and strong performances, particularly from Missy Peregrym. While some found the plot somewhat predictable, the film was largely commended for its brutal realism and primal fear elements.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its intense suspense and effective use of wilderness as a source of terror.
Missy Peregrym's performance as a vulnerable yet resilient victim was a standout.
The film effectively captures the primal fear of being hunted by a dangerous animal.
Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the film's suspenseful nature and the realistic portrayal of survival against a bear attack. Many found it to be a genuinely frightening and well-acted horror film.
Fun Fact
The film is based on a true story of a couple who were attacked by a grizzly bear in 2005.
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