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The Outwaters (2022, dir. Robbie Banfitch) - review by Rookie-Critic

There is a quiet uprising in experimental horror happening. We got a glimpse of it in January with Skinamarink, and we're seeing it now with The Outwaters, a new found footage horror from Robbie Banfitch, who makes his feature film debut with this. It has me very excited, and I am very open and welcoming of what is hopefully a new trend, the genre needs the injection of big risks and massive creativity from fresh minds. Skinamarink took a next-to-nothing budget, a fairly modest story, and an incredibly minimalist approach to its shooting style and turned it into an incredibly unsettling, deeply engaging and creepy horror film. It works because, despite its sparse engagement with the setting and dialogue, it does engage with its characters, and makes the absolute most of every frame. It keeps you guessing, keeps you listening, keeps you engaged, and most importantly, keeps its story coherent enough for you to get by. The Outwaters, unfortunately, takes a very similar minimalist approach to its shooting style, a very similar approach with the low engagement of setting and dialogue, but fails to keep itself coherent or engaging.

The setup is decent enough, we get a sense of who our central four protagonists are, and as the movie inches closer to its hard left into the pit of terror that makes up the film's second half, things begin to get steadily creepier and more unnerving with each passing shot. It's a great setup, and even when the rug gets pulled out from under the audience, and we are basically ejected out of this slow burn we thought we were in directly into a blood-soaked nightmare of desert darkness and seemingly supernatural, almost Lovecraftian "descent into madness" type stuff, I was still on board. Full on sitting forward, hands on the top of the seat in front of me, wide-eyed bought in. I was wildly wondering where it could go from here, and applauding the film's massive tone shift as well as its truly unique take on found footage camerawork. After the big change, the protagonist, Robbie, starts to film the events happening to him almost as someone who has forgotten their camera is even running. He's not interested in documentation, he's interested in getting the hell out of the desert, and that's such a brilliant way to play it. However, as far as that wild pondering about where it was going, the answer was it doesn't really go anywhere from there. The darkness becomes less terrifying and more frustrating, the scenes that take place during the daytime provide little support, and are really a series of vignettes as opposed to a coherent through line; they all work decently fine as their own segments or shorts, but don't really connect in any real, narrative sense. It almost becomes more of a mood piece, which is fine in a sense, but it overstays its welcome, and the little tidbits of history we were given on our ensemble don't add up to enough to make any of the abstract pieces in the second half of the film hold ground.

I could name a dozen little things that kind of irked me in the film as well: it's presented as "raw footage" found in the desert years after these people went missing, but then there are nondiegetic music cues and sound effects added into the film. There is something towards the end of the film that insinuates something about the nature of their situation that, to me, makes no sense with the things that our camera is able to see, because ultimately we're not seeing the film through Robbie's actual eyes, we're seeing this through what we're told is raw camera footage, and I just couldn't make some things make sense. There's this big question of whether or not our characters are alone out there, and I think arguments could be made for either choice, but really the film isn't super interested in its potential fifth cast member too much, outside of making a couple of scenes a little creepier. There's more, but I'm already verging on spoiler territory. I wanted this to be better than it was, it has a lot of potential and I think it takes a lot of big swings at changing the perception of how found footage has to be presented, and I applaud it for all of that, I don't want to take any of that away from Banfitch. I just don't think his narrative or the overall feel of his film ended up connecting with me in any real way, and that's a shame.

5/10

Currently only in theaters.

[randomrichards]

THE OUTWATERS:

Small time musicians

Desert trip goes straight to hell

One tiny flash light

[ilcovodelbikersgrunf]

È online il trailer di The Outwaters, film found-footage scritto e diretto da Robbie Banfitch, che promette di essere uno degli horror più terrificanti del 2023.

Sinossi: Tre amici, accompagnati da un carismatico regista di Los Angeles, si recano nel deserto del Mojave per girare un video musicale. All’inizio tutto è tranquillo, sebbene il loro lavoro sia a volte interrotto da suoni sconosciuti, strane vibrazioni e dal comportamento anomalo degli animali. Ma una notte tutto cambia. Le porte dell’incubo si spalancano e i quattro iniziano un viaggio dentro l’orrore.

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THE OUTWATERS (2022) 12 reviews of found-footage horror movie - with new trailer

THE OUTWATERS (2022) 12 reviews of found-footage horror movie – with new trailer

‘We all die in the dark’ The Outwaters is a 2022 American found-footage horror film about four travellers who encounter menacing phenomena in the Mojave Desert. Written, produced, photographed, directed, edited by and starring Robbie Banfitch. The Fathom Films production also stars Angela Basolis, Scott Schamell, Leslie Ann Banfitch and Melissa Andrea. Release: In the USA, Cinedigm will release…

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Bloody Disgusting presents The Outwaters, Cube, and Creepypasta on DVD together on October 10 via Cineverse. All three films are streaming on SCREAMBOX.

2022's The Outwaters is a found footage cosmic horror movie written and directed by Robbie Banfitch. Banfitch also stars with Angela Basolis, Michelle May, Scott Schamell, and Leslie Ann Banfitch.

2021's Cube is a Japanese remake of the 1997 sci-fi horror cult classic. Yasuhiko Shimizu directs from a script by Kôji Tokuo. Masaki Suda, Anne Watanabe, Masaki Okada, Takumi Saitoh, Kôtarô Yoshida, and Hikaru Tashiro star. Cube creator Vincenzo Natali serves as executive producer.

2023's Creepypasta is an anthology inspired by the viral horror stories. It features segments directed by Mikel Cravatta, Carlos Cobos Aroca, Daniel Garcia, Tony Morales, Buz Wallick, Paul Stamper, Berkley Brady, and Carlos Omar De León.

No special features are included, but you can find extras on The Outwaters' Blu-ray via ETR Media and Cube's Blu-ray via Terror Vision. Read on for the trailers.

In The Outwaters, four travelers experience a mind-bending trip through terror while camping in a remote stretch of the Mojave desert.

In Cube, a group of strangers must work together to escape from mysterious rooms riddled with legal traps.

In Creepypasta, a young man desperately searches for clues to escape an abandoned house.

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Found Footage Cosmic Horror Hit THE OUTWATERS Streams Friday on SCREAMBOX

A New York Times Critic's Pick, found footage cosmic horror hit The Outwaters will stream exclusively on SCREAMBOX and release on digital platforms this Friday, February 17, via Cinedigm and Bloody Disgusting.

During its theatrical run, the film set off Apple Watch heart monitors, made viewers uncomfortably nauseous, and caused in-theater anxiety. Now fans can experience what Jezebel calls a “mind-twisting, narrative-pulverizing vision of horror” from the comfort of home.

Critics are responding to The Outwaters, which is currently 71% Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. Rolling Stone hailed it as "obscenely effective," while JoBlo said, “The film’s final 10 minutes are amongst the most gruesome and uncomfortable moments in any horror film I have ever seen."

Memory cards unearthed in a remote stretch of the Mojave Desert tell the story of four travelers who vanished during a sun-drenched camping trip. One night, everything changes when the foursome is sent on a mind-bending voyage of unrelenting terror into a world of darkness that no human was ever meant to see.

Writer-director Robbie Banfitch delivers what Collider describes as "brutal brilliance in the desolation of the desert." Banfitch stars with Angela Basolis, Michelle May, Scott Schamell and Leslie Ann Banfitch. The film is produced by Beau J. Genot and Banfitch with Robert Abramoff serving as executive producer.

The Outwaters joins SCREAMBOX’s growing library of unique horror content, including Terrifier 2, Pennywise: The Story of IT, Masters of Horror, 13 Nights of Elvira, Body Snatchers, History of the Occult, and Toxic Crusaders.

Start screaming now with SCREAMBOX on iOS, Android, Prime Video, Roku, YouTube TV, Samsung, Comcast, Cox, and Screambox.com.

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Sinopse: "Quatro viajantes experimentam uma viagem alucinante pelo terror enquanto acampam em um trecho remoto do deserto de Mojave." Dirigido por Robbie Banfitch Escrito por Robbie Banfitch Estrelando: Ângela Basolis Michelle May Scott Schamell Robbie Banfitch Leslie Ann Banfitch Christine Brown Aro Caitlin Gênero: Terror / Mistério / Thriller País: Estados Unidos Linguagem: Inglês 🎥 Companhias de produção: 5100 filmes / Fathom Film Company 🎬 Distribuído por Cinedigm 🎞 Tempo de execução do Filme: 1h 50m 📅 Data de lançamento: 9 de fevereiro de 2023 (EUA) / 12 de fevereiro de 2022 ( NJFF ) ⚠️ Classificação Indicativa: 🚫 16 Anos 🚫 🟡IMDb: 4,4 / 10 🧑🏻‍💻Eu: ☆ ( 0/5 | 0 ) 🍅Rotten Tomatoes: 72% de Aprovação 🍅 📝Consenso dos Críticos📝 "E, como acontece com todos os filmes ruins encontrados, a câmera mal se justifica. O tédio inicial pelo menos garante seu uso, adicionando credibilidade à configuração. Na quase hora de carnificina confusa que se segue, simplesmente não há razão para alguém continuar filmando. #theoutwatersmovie #terror #horrormovies #horror #suspense #thrillerpisicológico #thriller #misterio #5100films #fathomfilmcompany #cinedigm (em Brazil) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp1vOJNuLP4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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THE OUTWATERS | Official Trailer and Wind Tunnel Clip, Poster & Images

A throwback to the early days of the found-footage genre, Cinedigm and Bloody Disgusting are releasing The Outwaters in theaters beginning February 9.

The Outwaters. Photo Courtesy of Cinedigm.

Written and directed by Robbie Banfitch, The Outwaters  takes viewers off the beaten path and into their own nightmares. The film plays out over three memory cards found in a sun-drenched section of the Mojave Desert. The footage within is that of a foursome, who set out to make a music video while camping, led by a charismatic LA filmmaker. Their trip starts out uneventful, though their peace is occasionally disrupted by unexplained sounds, vibrations, and unnatural animal behavior. Then one night everything changes, sending the foursome on a mind-bending trip through terror.

Robbie Banfitch & Angela Basolis in The Outwaters. Photo Courtesy of Cinedigm.

The Outwaters stars Banfitch, Angela Basolis, Michelle May, Scott Schamell and Leslie Ann Banfitch and features original music by Salem Belladonna. The film was produced by Beau J. Genot and Banfitch with Robert Abramoff serving as the executive producer.

Michelle May in The Outwaters. Photo Courtesy of Cinedigm

Robbie Banfitch (born in New Brunswick, New Jersey) is an American screenwriter, film director, writer, actor, and musician. He attended School of Visual Arts in Manhattan (2003-2007) and currently resides in Los Angeles. He has previously worked for After Dark Films (2007-2009) and Greenpeace (2011-2020). His directing credits include The Outwaters, Tinsman Road, and Exvallis.

The Outwaters. Photo Courtesy of Cinedigm.

THE OUTWATERS is playing in select theaters nationwide (US and Canada) beginning February 9 including: New York (Alamo Drafthouse Manhattan, Regal Essex 14, Kaufman Astoria), Los Angeles (Music Hall 3), Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Calgary, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Miami, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Portland, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, St. Louis, Toronto, Vancouver, Washington, D.C  and many more.

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Scream With Me : The Outwaters (2023)

Discussing the 2023 Psychotronic Found Footage Horror Film : The Outwaters

Starring :  Robbie Banfitch, Angela Basolis, Scott Schamell, Michelle May, Leslie Ann Banfitch, Aro Caitlin, Melissa Andrea, Scott Oakdale

Director : Robbie Banfitch Writer :Robbie Banfitch My Score 8.4/10

IMDB : https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1001520/ Trailer : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9_1my8Rl3w

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"The Outwaters"

The gory, shocking ending is great, but the slow pacing and intentionally abstract visuals lead to an extremely frustrating experience. #PanicFest2022

“The Outwaters” tries so hard to be experimental and artsy that there is very little clarity, leading to an incredibly aggravating viewing experience. This loosely-plotted, painfully slow moving horror film has some memorable moments, but it’s just too abstract to warrant a recommendation.  A filmmaker heads into the Mojave Desert to shoot a music video with his crew. While camping in a remote…

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Found Footage Horror THE OUTWATERS Opens in Theaters on February 9

A throwback to the early days of the found footage genre, The Outwaters will open in select theaters beginning February 9 from Cinedigm and Bloody Disgusting. Following its theatrical run, it will stream exclusively on Screambox.

Memory cards unearthed in a remote stretch of the Mojave Desert tell the story of four travelers who vanished during a sun-drenched camping trip. One night, everything changes when the foursome is sent on a mind-bending voyage of unrelenting terror into a world of darkness that no human was ever meant to see.

The new trailer builds on the buzz for the visceral film, which began with an award-winning festival run — where it was hailed as one of the scariest movies of the year — and continued with its teaser trailer debuting in theaters with Terrifier 2.

Drawing comparisons to The Blair Witch Project and Skinamarink, writer-director Robbie Banfitch takes viewers on a descent into madness. "It's been a longtime dream to make a scary movie," says Banfitch. “I'm grateful that people will have a chance to watch The Outwaters on the silver screen. Because we need that. All of us. Somehow, terror feels good in a place like this."

The Outwaters stars Banfitch, Angela Basolis, Michelle May, Scott Schamell, and Leslie Ann Banfitch and features original music by Salem Belladonna. It's produced by Beau J. Genot and Banfitch with Robert Abramoff serving as executive producer.

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THE OUTWATERS (2022) 12 reviews for found-footage horror movie - with new artwork and trailer

THE OUTWATERS (2022) 12 reviews for found-footage horror movie – with new artwork and trailer

‘We all die in the dark’ The Outwaters is a 2022 American found-footage horror film about four travellers who encounter menacing phenomena in the Mojave Desert. Written, produced, photographed, directed, edited by and starring Robbie Banfitch. The Fathom Films production also stars Angela Basolis, Scott Schamell, Leslie Ann Banfitch and Melissa Andrea. Release: In the USA, Cinedigm will release…

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THE OUTWATERS (2022) Review and trailer for found-footage horror movie

THE OUTWATERS (2022) Review and trailer for found-footage horror movie

The Outwaters is a 2022 American found-footage horror film about four travellers who encounter menacing phenomena in the Mojave Desert. Written, produced, photographed, directed, edited by and starring Robbie Banfitch. The Fathom Films production also stars Angela Basolis, Scott Schamell, Leslie Ann Banfitch and Melissa Andrea. Reviews: “Before the striking and unsettling visuals kick in,…