Unique Film

Solo is not like any other film. Described as a mystery/thriller, director and writer Isaac Cravit takes on a story that is unique to the genre by throwing us into a campground with Gillian (Annie Clark) where she must spend two nights alone as part of her camp counselor initiation. The problem is, she isn't alone. A stranger and his dog are there too. The man seems friendly enough, wanting to help her, for instance, when she hurts her leg, but his true intentions are questionable. Or is it that Gillian is skeptical of anyone who comes her way? Cravit leaves that open to us for a while. Marty (Steven Love), a veteran camp counselor, surprises her by showing up to her tent shortly after she stumbles across the stranger. Most of the story focuses on Gillian trying to cope with being in the unknown forest while being reminded of someone in her past who died, showing the struggle she has with both. The edginess is there throughout, though it doesn't get scary until much later. There is very little action because we mostly concentrate on Gillian's reaction to things (strange sounds, uncertainty), but this makes for a nice psychological thriller. I was really impressed with the way her character fights back danger, real or not, and how well she handles the true villain at the end of the film. Altogether, a thoughtful piece that brings in suspenseful moments, realistic scares, and a strong protagonist.

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