"Solstice," a 2008 horror movie from "The Blair Witch Project’s" Daniel Myrick, presents itself as a more standard approach to the genre. Similar to “Blair,” it relies on understated suspense rather than overt scares and avoids many of the usual elements found in slasher films—those wanting graphic violence, sexual content, or nudity should look elsewhere. The film's runtime is 90 minutes, and for roughly the first hour, it follows a familiar formula: a group of young people goes to a remote location to celebrate, and as unease grows, so does the tension. What distinguishes "Solstice" from films like many of the “Friday the 13th” installments—aside from the absence of gore—is its grounded, realistic tone. While I appreciated this aspect, it also resulted in a less engaging experience during that initial stretch. The final act is where the film truly finds its footing and delivers an almost surprising impact as the underlying story and events become clear. Though most of the cast were relatively unknown, with the exception of Amanda Seyfried at the time, they perform adequately. The female characters could have been better developed, but Elisabeth Harnois does a solid job as the central character. Filming took place in Louisiana. GRADE: B

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