Deserted
When twenty-four-year-old Jae is released from prison for killing her mother, she returns to her childhood home in small-town Ridgecrest. The desire to go anywhere but there prompts her to agree to join her brother on a road trip out to Death Valley - which results in getting them hopelessly lost in the most stunning, but unforgiving topographical terrain on the planet.
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Plot Summary
A group of friends on a hiking trip in the desert encounter a mysterious, desolate town. As they search for help, they discover that the town and its inhabitants are far from ordinary. They soon find themselves trapped in a terrifying ordeal where survival becomes their only goal.
Critical Reception
Deserted received mixed to negative reviews from critics. While some praised its atmospheric tension and unsettling premise, many found the plot convoluted and the execution lacking. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating the horror elements and others criticizing its predictability and underdeveloped characters.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its desert setting and attempt at creating a mysterious atmosphere.
- Criticized for a confusing and underdeveloped plot.
- Found to be a predictable horror thriller with unsatisfying resolutions.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in the remote desert landscapes of Morocco.
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