Massacre

A group of friends on a camping trip find themselves terrorized by a relentless killer. As they fight for survival, they uncover dark secrets about the isolated wilderness they are in. The film follows their desperate attempts to escape the deadly situation.

Massacre (2015) received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many pointing to its derivative plot and uninspired scares. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with some appreciating the attempt at a slasher throwback while others found it to be forgettable.

• Praised by a small fraction for its dedication to classic slasher tropes.

• Heavily criticized for its predictable plot and reliance on jump scares.

• Lacked originality and failed to bring anything new to the horror genre.

Google audience: Google user reviews for Massacre are scarce, with no significant consensus forming. Those that are available tend to echo critical sentiments, with many finding the film to be a generic horror offering.

Director Dylan Reese also served as the writer and a lead actor in the film, an independent effort that he funded through crowdfunding.