THE RETREAT - ALONE AND LOST WITH THE WENDIGO

Cinemavixion Review

Bruce Wemple's 'The Retreat' plunges viewers into the unforgiving Adirondack High Peaks, crafting a chilling narrative of survival and psychological unraveling. The film centers on Gus, one half of a backpacking duo, who becomes terrifyingly alone after a harrowing encounter with a monstrous entity. As Gus battles the elements and the encroaching madness, the film expertly taps into the primal fear associated with the Wendigo legend. The isolation of the wilderness becomes a character in itself, amplifying Gus's desperate struggle against both an external threat and his own fracturing psyche. 'The Retreat' offers a potent dose of atmospheric horror, exploring the thin line between reality and delusion when pushed to the absolute limit.