Wildland
Wildland

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Wildland

2020
Movie
89 min
Danish

Following a car accident, which kills her mother, 17-year-old Ida moves in with her estranged aunt and her aunt’s grown sons. The home is filled with physical tenderness and love, but outside of the home, the family leads a violent and criminal life.

Insights

IMDb5.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes23%
Director: Jonas Alexander ArnbyGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A teenage girl, seeking to reconnect with her estranged mother, travels to a remote, isolated community. Upon arrival, she discovers that the residents are unnervingly protective of their daughter, Ida, and that the community harbors a dark, supernatural secret tied to her own family history. As she delves deeper, she uncovers a terrifying truth about her mother's past and her own destiny.

Critical Reception

Wildland received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding its pacing slow and its plot predictable. While some appreciated the atmospheric tension and visual style, others criticized the underdeveloped characters and the unoriginality of its horror elements. Audience reception was similarly divided.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric dread and brooding visuals.

  • Criticized for a slow burn that doesn't fully pay off.

  • The horror elements are seen as derivative and lacking originality.

Google audience: Audience reviews were generally lukewarm, with some viewers appreciating the suspenseful atmosphere and the film's commitment to its dark tone, while others found the story to be cliché and the characters unengaging.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in various remote and atmospheric locations in Denmark, adding to its unsettling and isolated feel.

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