Backpackers
Backpackers is a Canadian comedy web series, which aired in 2013 on CTV.ca and CW Seed. The series stars Dillon Casey and Noah Reid as Brandon and Ryan, two friends on a backpacking trip across Europe after Ryan and his girlfriend Beth (Meghan Heffern) experience cold feet over their pending engagement. Ryan's stolen journal is posted on the Internet and goes viral, sending Ryan, Brandon, and Brandon's brother Andrew (Giacomo Gianniotti) on another journey, to recover the journal and fulfill Ryan's dream of becoming a published author. The CW picked up the series for television broadcast, for which material from the web series was edited into four half-hour episodes, and six new episodes were produced. The series made its television premiere on July 14, 2014. On July 23, 2014, The CW removed Backpackers from its schedule after just two episodes, and released the remaining episode on CW Seed.
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Plot Summary
Two friends, desperate to escape their mundane lives, embark on a backpacking trip across Europe. What starts as a quest for adventure quickly devolves into a nightmare when they become entangled with a sinister cult.
Critical Reception
Backpackers received mixed reviews, with critics often praising its dark humor and unsettling atmosphere, but some found its pacing uneven and its plot predictable.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its unique blend of comedy and horror elements.
- Noted for its effective creation of a disturbing and suspenseful mood.
- Some found the storyline to be derivative of other horror tropes.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Backpackers' are scarce, making a definitive summary difficult. However, based on available comments, viewers who enjoyed the film often cited its unexpected twists and dark humor as highlights.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in various European countries, adding to its authentic yet unsettling travelogue feel.
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