Desolation (2017 film)

Desolation is a 2017 American horror thriller drama film written by Matt Anderson and Michael Larson-Kangas, directed by Sam Patton and starring Jaimi Page, Alyshia Ocshe and Toby Nichols. It is Patton's feature directorial debut.

Synopsis
A mother takes her son on a trip into remote wilderness to scatter his father’s ashes; they must confront their worst fears when a lone hiker begins following them.

Cast

 * Toby Nichols as Sam
 * Jaimi Paige as Abby
 * Alyshia Ochse as Jen
 * Claude Duhamel as Hiker

Release
The film was released on December 15, 2017.

Reception
The film has a 58% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on twelve reviews.

Frank Scheck of The Hollywood Reporter gave the film a negative review, describing it as "Too subtle for its own good."

Jeannette Catsoulis of The New York Times gave the film a positive review, describing it as "notable mainly for the beautifully organic performances of its two female leads."

Ben Pearson of /Film rated the film a 6 out of 10 and wrote, "Anyone looking for a pared down, character-driven survival story won't be disappointed with Desolation."

Noel Murray of the Los Angeles Times gave the film a negative review, describing it as "honorable in intent, but dreary in execution."