Retch

A group of friends on a remote camping trip find themselves targeted by a relentless, unseen force. As paranoia mounts and their numbers dwindle, they must uncover the dark secret lurking in the woods before they all succumb to the terrifying entity.

Retch received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many pointing to its derivative plot and underdeveloped characters. However, some praised its atmospheric tension and gore effects. Audience scores were similarly divided, with some appreciating the jump scares and others finding the film nonsensical.

• Relies too heavily on predictable horror tropes.

• The atmosphere is effective at times, but the story falters.

• Offers a few effective scares but ultimately fails to deliver a compelling narrative.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight that while the film delivers on gore and jump scares, many found the plot confusing and the characters unlikable. Some enjoyed the suspense, but the majority felt it was a forgettable entry in the genre.

The distinctive, unsettling sound design for the creature was created by manipulating recordings of a badger in distress.