Wendigo
Wendigo

Wendigo

2002Movie91 minEnglish

A family from the city decide to spend a weekend away at a friend's country farmhouse. But a fluke accident sets off a chain of events that alters their lives forever and conjures up the ferocious spirit of the Wendigo.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes68%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users70%
Director: Larry FessendenGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A New York City couple on a weekend camping trip in the Catskill Mountains find themselves lost in the woods. As paranoia and fear set in, they begin to suspect they are being stalked by a mythical creature, the Wendigo. Their struggle for survival intensifies as the harsh environment and their own escalating anxieties push them to their limits.

Critical Reception

Wendigo received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its atmospheric tension, unsettling mood, and effective use of psychological horror. While some found its pacing deliberate, others appreciated its slow-burn approach and the way it tapped into primal fears. It's often cited as an example of intelligent, low-budget horror.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its claustrophobic atmosphere and psychological dread.
  • Noted for its intelligent, suspenseful build-up rather than jump scares.
  • Some found the narrative too ambiguous or slow-moving.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's creepy atmosphere and the way it built suspense. Many felt it was a thoughtful horror film that relied on psychological tension. However, some viewers found the plot a bit too abstract or underdeveloped.

Fun Fact

Director Larry Fessenden also stars in the film as the titular creature's main protagonist, George S. T. T. Barnaby, and co-wrote the screenplay.

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GeekyRedhead

GeekyRedhead

Be advised: This Is Not A Horror Film I have no idea why they decided to market it that way, or even to name it "Wendigo" when the legend really isn't what the film is about, but merely a story the boy hears and takes to heart. I did li...
Wuchak

Wuchak

**_An "angry" spirit haunts the Catskills_** A couple from New York City take a weekend trip to the Catskills in the middle of winter where a local hunter takes a disliking to the husband (Jake Weber). Meanwhile the couple's son becomes ...