Landfall
Landfall

Movie spotlight

Landfall

2017
Movie
97 min
English

A young couple in tropical Australia is trapped in their home by three fugitives carrying a mysterious icebox containing unknown contents, and they must rely on their wits and cunning to survive as a severe tropical cyclone looms.

Insights

IMDb5.2/10
Director: Ben FinleyGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a camping trip in a remote wilderness area find themselves fighting for survival when a mysterious storm descends upon them. As their relationships are tested and paranoia sets in, they must confront not only the elements but also secrets from their past that threaten to tear them apart.

Critical Reception

Landfall received a mixed reception from critics, with some praising its atmospheric tension and performances, while others found the plot predictable and underdeveloped. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating the survival thriller elements and others disappointed by the pacing and resolution.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and the lead performances.

  • Criticized for a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • Some found the survival aspect compelling, others felt it lacked originality.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews is not readily available for this film.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in a remote forest area, adding to its authentic and isolated atmosphere.

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Simon Foster

Simon Foster

"[What] Bain does achieve with an especially assured touch is a knowingness that lifts it out of its ‘competent B-thriller’ confines and ups its value as genre homage..." Read the full review here: http://screen-space.squarespace.com/rev...