Deserted
Deserted

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Deserted

2013
Movie
25 min
Hebrew

Two (female) soldiers are alone in the Israeli desert as a part of their final Officers' school Exam - A land navigation. Things are getting complicated when one of them can't find her weapon.

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IMDb3.6/10
Director: Charles D. NewmanGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a road trip find themselves stranded in the remote desert after their car breaks down. As night falls and their desperation grows, they realize they are not alone and that something sinister is hunting them. They must fight for survival against an unseen threat in the desolate wilderness.

Critical Reception

Deserted received a generally negative reception from critics, with many finding its plot predictable and its execution lacking. Audience reactions were similarly lukewarm, with some appreciating the attempt at a survival horror premise but others criticizing its pacing and underdeveloped characters.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a derivative plot that offers little in the way of originality.

  • Performances are generally unconvincing, failing to generate any real emotional connection.

  • The suspense elements are weak, relying on cheap scares rather than building genuine tension.

Google audience: Information regarding specific audience reception on Google Reviews for 'Deserted (2013)' is not readily available.

Fun Fact

Despite its desert setting, some of the filming for 'Deserted' took place in the UK, utilizing studio sets and manipulated landscapes to evoke the arid environment.

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