It’s true that Leigh Whannell ensured his name appeared frequently throughout the credits, but unfortunately, what he’s attempted here lacks any real originality. The film centers on "Blake" (Christopher Abbott), who has been distanced from his rather regimented father for as long as he can remember. He lives with his wife, "Charlotte" (Julia Garner), and daughter, "Ginger" (Matilda Firth), in a city setting, though their connection seems to be fading. Following his father’s legal declaration of death, Blake decides this is an opportune moment to travel to the Oregon wilderness to handle his possessions. They embark on a journey through the forest in a removals van, driving at night and unsure of their destination. By chance, they meet "Derek" (Benedict Hardie), who recognizes Blake from childhood and offers assistance. Soon after, there’s a ghostly appearance, followed by numerous broken branches, leading to a sequence that echoes “Jurassic Park” (1993), with the van teetering precariously on an incline. Something feels threatening, and they must reach the safety of a house. This proves more difficult than anticipated, as "Blake" sustains a scratch along the way. Inside the house, they hope to wait things out – but is their adversary located within this iron-bar protected dwelling, or...? There are moments when the direction creates genuine tension, utilizing the forest, darkness, and unsettling branch sounds effectively, however, the dialogue feels pointless, and it shares a common weakness found in many contemporary horror films: the characters make unbelievably foolish choices. No sensible person would wander through the woods at night under normal circumstances. While they’re both portrayed as writers, supposedly not deeply immersed in popular culture, one would think someone among them would have seen a horror movie and recognized how illogical their actions – and those of nearly every other character – are. "Charlotte" particularly stands out for her lack of common sense. The makeup, prosthetics, and visual effects teams deserve recognition for their well-executed work as the film progresses; however, beyond that, it’s simply another familiar “cabin in the woods” narrative struggling to stretch into a full-length feature we've encountered repeatedly before.

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