The Encounter
When Collin Bastrow is found in the forest, alone and afraid, he has a shocking story to tell. As he struggles to recount the events of the previous night his memories return in a series of horrific flashes of what became of his friends and fiancée. What started as a simple camping trip in the mountains of Northern Arizona quickly descended into an amazing and terrifying story that is truly out of this world. As the sole survivor of this deadly close encounter Collin must try and explain the unexplainable
Why it matters
An unsettling blend of alien encounter and survival horror that probes the terror of isolation and the unknown.
- Practical effects-driven creature design recalls ’80s sci-fi horror, grounding the extraterrestrial in tactile dread.
- Northern Arizona setting taps into regional horror’s knack for turning vast wilderness into an oppressive character.
- For fans of atmospheric slow-burns who appreciate tension built through fractured memories and psychological unraveling.
- Not flawless—some pacing stumbles—but its eerie mood and grounded performances make it a rewarding watch for UFO horror enthusiasts.
Director
4 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
14
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
14
Supernatural
0
Creature
18
Disturbing
0
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
0
Survival
33
Found Footage
