The Retreat
A man finds himself alone and lost after a horrifying encounter with a monster during a backpacking trip into the Adirondack High Peaks. Now, he must fight for his life, and sanity, as he battles the evil Native American legend, The Wendigo.
Why it matters
A tense survival horror that taps into primal wilderness fear through the lens of Wendigo mythology.
- Rooted in Adirondack folklore, it’s a rare creature feature that leans into Native American legend with respect.
- Stripped-down, isolated setting amps up claustrophobic dread and the terror of being truly alone.
- Practical effects and sound design elevate the Wendigo’s menace beyond CGI clichés.
- Ideal for fans of survival horror and folk horror intersections—think “The Ritual” meets “The Descent.”
Director
5 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
14
Slow Burn
0
Psychological
14
Supernatural
0
Creature
36
Disturbing
0
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
0
Survival
50
