Beacon Point
Beacon Point

Beacon Point

2016Movie85 minEnglish

A group of hikers lost on the Appalachian Trail stumble across an ancient secret that threatens their survival.

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IMDb4.2/10
Director: Cole ClouseGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young couple, seeking a fresh start, purchases a remote lakeside cabin. Upon arrival, they discover unsettling local legends about the area and disturbing occurrences within the cabin itself. As their grip on reality loosens, they must confront the terrifying secrets the woods and the cabin hold.

Critical Reception

Beacon Point garnered a mixed to negative reception from critics, often described as a slow-burn horror film that struggled to deliver on its atmospheric tension. While some praised its attempts at psychological dread, many found the plot convoluted and the scares lacking.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and focus on psychological horror.
  • Criticized for a slow pace and an underdeveloped, confusing plot.
  • Felt to be more derivative than original within the horror genre.

Google audience: Audience reception for Beacon Point is not widely documented, but available commentary suggests viewers were divided. Some appreciated the mood and mystery, while others found it tedious and anticlimactic.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in the scenic Ozark Mountains of Arkansas, adding to its isolated and eerie atmosphere.

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