Camping Trip
Camping Trip

Movie spotlight

Camping Trip

2021
Movie
105 min
English

In the summer of 2020, two couples go on a remote camping trip after months of a mandatory COVID -19 lockdown. At a nearby drop-off point, two goons decide to go rogue, inadvertently implicating the unwitting campers. What started as a fun-filled vacation turns into a test of loyalty and survival. Suddenly, the pandemic is the least of their worries.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic48/100
Google Users70%
Director: John SmithGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends embarks on what they expect to be a fun-filled camping trip in a remote wilderness area. However, their getaway quickly turns into a desperate fight for survival when they discover they are not alone. Strange occurrences and terrifying encounters suggest they have stumbled upon something sinister, forcing them to confront their deepest fears and a malevolent presence lurking in the woods.

Critical Reception

Camping Trip received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising its atmospheric tension and suspenseful sequences, while others found the plot predictable and the characters underdeveloped. Audience reception was slightly more positive, appreciating its jump scares and overall horror elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its effective use of suspense and a chilling atmosphere.

  • Criticized for a formulaic plot that relies heavily on horror tropes.

  • Some viewers found the scares effective, while others felt the film lacked originality.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's scary moments and the sense of isolation, though some felt the story could have been more inventive.

Fun Fact

The remote forest location used for filming was chosen for its natural isolation and was reportedly chosen after the production team scouted over fifty different wilderness areas.

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