Black Rock (2012)
Release Year: 2012
Nation: United States
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Katie Aselton
Writer: Katie Aselton, Mark Duplass
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Black Rock, Duplass Brothers Productions, LD Entertainment, Lionsgate, Submarine Entertainment
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
Similar:
Keywords
Keywords: friends, remote island, woman director
Story
Three childhood friends—Lou (Lake Bell), Sarah (Kate Bosworth), and Abby (Katie Aselton)—reunite for a weekend getaway on a remote island off the coast of Maine. Their tension-filled reunion takes a dark turn when they meet up with two local hunters, Henry (Will Boulerice) and Alex (ansel Elgort), who knew Lou as a child. After inviting the men to join them at their campsite for drinks, a misunderstanding escalates into a deadly confrontation. The women must fight for survival against the hostile locals in this tense thriller.
Summary
Directed by Katie Aselton, 'Black Rock' is a taut horror-thriller that explores the complexities of female friendships under extreme circumstances. Set on an isolated island off the coast of Maine, the film follows three childhood friends as they reunite for a weekend getaway that quickly turns into a fight for survival against local hunters. With its remote setting and tense atmosphere, 'Black Rock' delivers a gripping narrative that showcases Aselton's skill as both a director and actress.
