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North of Albany
Annie frantically flees Montreal for the US with her young son, Felix and teenage daughter, Sarah, fearing the repercussions after Sarah severely injures her school bully. When their car breaks down just outside a small town in the Adirondacks, the family is stranded. Paul, a single father and the town's lone mechanic, isn't able to fix the car until the following week. Annie's stubborn insistence to leave town at all costs comes head-to-head with Paul's unwillingness to give in. When Sarah realizes that her secret is out in the open, she runs away, forcing Annie and Paul to join forces to find her. When Paul's traumatic past is revealed, Annie realizes that she is not the only one running and comes to terms with facing the music.
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Plot Summary
A group of recent college graduates find themselves in a remote cabin in upstate New York for a reunion. As tensions rise and old secrets surface, their getaway takes a dark and dangerous turn. They soon realize they are not alone and must fight for their survival against an unseen threat.
Critical Reception
North of Albany received a mixed to negative reception from critics. While some praised its attempt at creating a tense atmosphere and the performances of its lead actors, many found the plot predictable and the execution lacking. Audience scores were similarly divided, with some enjoying the suspenseful elements while others criticized its pacing and underdeveloped narrative.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful premise and isolated setting.
Criticized for a predictable plot and uninspired scares.
Performances were noted as a bright spot, but couldn't salvage the overall narrative.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in the Catskill Mountains region of New York, adding to its atmospheric and isolated feel.
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