Initially, I wasn’t sure about this film; it seemed like it might be another piece of propagandistic material. The story began with a group including an interracial couple and a gay pair—characters portrayed as privileged city dwellers with liberal viewpoints. They were so irritating and foolish that I found myself hoping the antagonists would eliminate them, which surprisingly happened. Just two managed to live; one…

The actors portray characters who are cruel toward the rural population, seemingly because they don’t fit into an urban elite mold, and their performances come across as affected even during moments of solitude, leading to a desire for their demise. You don’t experience fear; instead, you find yourself hoping for the downfall of the protagonists—those characters who should elicit empathy and support—because they a…

It's a genuinely enjoyable film that I’d happily view again and suggest to others. The plot bears little resemblance to what I anticipated beyond the basic premise of individuals pursuing other people within a wooded setting. I was quite taken aback by this movie; the narrative unfolded in an unexpected way. The actors delivered strong performances, and the story is thoughtfully constructed with multiple levels…

If you’re going to remake a movie, it should either be a direct continuation or offer a fresh perspective on the core ideas—this film attempts the latter, but that's about its only redeeming quality. The writing and acting are shockingly bad, creating an experience that manages to offend various groups in roughly equal measure. It doesn’t appeal to conservatives, nor does it succeed as entertainment for those on the …

I didn’t think it was bad. It’s good that this wasn’t simply a copy of the first one—I do have some affection for that earlier film, despite its problems. This installment gave me vibes similar to *The Witch*, and I managed to find it somewhat enjoyable; Charlotte Vega was good in the starring role. Still, those six central characters felt like complete fools, though perhaps that’s what makes it feel genuine—I can ea…