Left for Dead

The film constructs a standard slasher setup, relying on the isolated woods and a shared secret to generate its tension. It explores the fraying bonds within the group as paranoia sets in, with the machete-wielding threat serving as a blunt instrument of punishment.

Those who tire of narrative complexity will find straightforward, brutal kills and a relentless chase. What lingers after is the simplistic, grim mechanics of survival horror. — MovieFinder Editorial