A group consisting of four men and three women goes to a vacation rental in the remote areas of western Washington to mark their college graduation, only to find something unsettling at an old, deserted mine nearby. The central question becomes whether anyone will survive. “Mine Games,” released in 2012, is a sci-fi/horror film centered around a cabin setting, though it avoids being a typical slasher movie. It utilizes an idea that had been explored three years prior in “Dark Country” and previously appeared in a couple of episodes of "Star Trek: The Next Generation.” Fortunately, the filmmakers chose a different environment and presented the concept in a new light, connecting it to the ouroboros—the image of a snake consuming its own tail—which represents cycles of rebirth, life, and death. The film was made for $1,500,000, and the production quality is quite good, especially considering how many similar cabin-in-the-woods movies have low budgets. It's top-notch in terms of general filmmaking skill, even if the actors are not major stars; they still deliver believable performances. The main issue lies with a slow and uninspired middle section, while the opening establishes things well and the ending has some interesting reveals. Some adjustments to the script would have been needed to make the second act more engaging. Julianna Guill is memorable as blonde Claire, and Briana Evigan makes an impression as brunette Lyla. Lindsay Lamb appears in a smaller role as blonde Sarah, which includes a fairly explicit sex scene that’s short but worth noting for those who might want to avoid it. Ethan Peck distinguishes himself among the male cast as Guy, the grandson of Gregory Peck. The movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 32 minutes and was filmed in western Washington, specifically at Gifford Pinchot National Forest, which is located southeast of Mt. Rainier; Ape Cave, five miles south of Mt. St. Helens; and Seattle. GRADE: B-

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