The Survivalist
The Survivalist

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The Survivalist

2015
Movie
104 min
English

In a time of starvation, a survivalist lives off a small plot of land hidden deep in forest. When two women seeking food and shelter discover his farm, he finds his existence threatened.

Insights

IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes82%
Metacritic69/100
Google Users85%
Director: Stephen FingletonGenres: Thriller, Drama, Sci-Fi, Post-Apocalyptic

Plot Summary

In a world ravaged by plague and starvation, a lone man ekes out an existence in the remote wilderness, protecting his small farm from intruders. His solitary life is shattered when two women, a mother and daughter, arrive seeking refuge and sustenance. As he cautiously lets them in, he must navigate the complex dynamics of trust, survival, and the ever-present threat of desperate outsiders.

Critical Reception

The Survivalist received critical acclaim for its tense atmosphere, strong performances, and bleakly realistic portrayal of a post-apocalyptic world. It was praised for its minimalist approach and its focus on the psychological toll of survival.

What Reviewers Say

  • A stark and unnerving post-apocalyptic thriller that excels in its bleak atmosphere.

  • Features powerful performances, particularly from Martin McCann and Mia Goth.

  • Praised for its grounded and realistic depiction of survival in a harsh world.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's effective tension and compelling performances, with many appreciating its gritty realism and thought-provoking themes of survival and human nature.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Debut Director at the British Independent Film Awards.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in a remote forest in Northern Ireland, contributing to its authentic and isolated atmosphere.

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**The food comes first. The life's later or maybe never.** The title reveals everything, but still you must watch this to know how everything going to take place. Life on earth is meant for survival of the fittest, but the human evolutio...