Foxhole
Foxhole

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Foxhole

2018
Movie
17 min
English

Sylvie escapes her abusive marriage by running away to a place known as Foxhole. However, her reasons for joining the cult may not be all that they appear to be.

Insights

IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes86%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users75%
Director: Jack FessendenGenres: Horror, War, Drama

Plot Summary

Set during World War I, a lone British soldier is trapped in a desolate no-man's-land, forced to confront the horrors of war and his own sanity. As he endures shelling and isolation, the line between reality and hallucination blurs, revealing the psychological toll of the trenches.

Critical Reception

Foxhole received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its atmospheric tension and gritty portrayal of trench warfare's psychological impact. Some found the pacing deliberate, while others appreciated its raw, unflinching depiction of a soldier's descent into madness.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense atmosphere and effective use of sound design to convey the horrors of war.

  • Applauded for a compelling central performance that captures the soldier's deteriorating mental state.

  • Noted for its bleak and realistic depiction of the psychological toll of trench warfare.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's effectiveness in creating a claustrophobic and unsettling mood, with many appreciating its commitment to a somber and realistic portrayal of war's mental impact.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Feature Film at the 2019 Fantasia International Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in the Catskill Mountains of New York, with sets meticulously crafted to resemble the grim conditions of World War I trenches.

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