Smoke Between Trees

In a secluded mountain town, a series of unexplained disappearances plunges the tight-knit community into paranoia. Detective Miles Corbin, a disgraced former city cop seeking redemption, arrives to investigate. As he delves deeper, he uncovers dark secrets and a web of deceit that connects the missing persons to the town's unsettling past. Corbin must race against time to expose the truth before he becomes the next victim.

Smoke Between Trees received mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and strong performances, while some found the pacing occasionally uneven and the plot predictable in its final act.

• Praised for its suspenseful build-up and haunting cinematography.
• Applauded for the compelling performances of its lead actors.
• Criticized for a slightly convoluted third act that lessened the overall impact.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's eerie atmosphere and the intriguing mystery, finding it a solid thriller. Some viewers felt the plot became a bit too convoluted towards the end, but most were satisfied with the suspenseful journey.

Nominated for 'Best Cinematography' at the Independent Film Awards.

The remote mountain lodge used as a primary setting for the film was actually a historic, abandoned sanatorium that had a local reputation for being haunted.