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BARE BONES
BARE BONES is an experimental short film written, directed and scored by DEBBY FRIDAY. Conceived during the Covid-19 lockdown and shot in Vancouver, BC on 16mm, the film tells the story of a young woman who swallows a bee and begins to undergo a hallucinatory and transformative experience. Abstract visual sequences depict time and space fracturing around her as she succumbs to wave after wave of pure feeling.
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Plot Summary
When a group of young women embark on a camping trip, they soon discover they are not alone in the woods. A terrifying hunter begins to stalk them, picking them off one by one. The women must fight for their survival against a relentless and deadly predator.
Critical Reception
Bare Bones received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often cited its derivative plot and predictable scares. However, some found it to be a competently made slasher film with decent performances from its lead actresses.
What Reviewers Say
Relies heavily on familiar slasher tropes.
Presents some moments of suspense but ultimately falls flat.
Features capable performances that elevate the material slightly.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot in the dense forests of Oregon, contributing to its isolated and atmospheric setting.
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