DEVIL'S TRAIL

Cinemavixion Review

Henrique Couto's 2017 film, 'Devil's Trail,' plunges viewers into the unforgiving wilderness of Southern New Jersey's Pine Barrens. The narrative follows reality TV survivalists Dallas and Hank as they venture deep into territory rumored to be haunted by the legendary Jersey Devil. What begins as an attempt to film a survival show quickly devolves into a desperate struggle for survival as the duo becomes lost, hungry, and increasingly aware of a sinister presence. The film skillfully weaves elements of survival horror with folklore, raising the unsettling question of whether the ancient legend holds a terrifying truth. Despite a modest IMDb rating of 3.5/10, 'Devil's Trail' offers a chilling exploration of isolation and the primal fear of the unknown, amplified by its remote setting and the encroaching darkness that seems to mirror the characters' descent into despair.