Stragglers (2004)

When a supernatural phenomenon causes a group of people in the North Georgia Mountains to mysteriously disappear, a small team of research scientists rush to the area to begin a dangerous ... See full summary »

Director:

Dave R. Watkins

Writer:

Dave R. Watkins

Stars:

Dave R. Watkins, Michael D. Friedman, Amy Holt

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Dave R. Watkins	...	Mark Locke
Michael D. Friedman	...	Booth
Amy Holt	...	Dr. Elaine Krauss
Chris Burns	...	Drake Crispen
Cheri Christian	...	Valerie
Joel Hunter	...	Dr. Harold Baines
Spencer Stephens	...	Kevin (as Spencer G. Stephens)
Ron McLellen	...	Griffin
Nate Hill	...	Dr. Gabriel Sheinberg
Bernadette Fuqua	...	Michelle
Katy Sulhoff	...	Heather
Eric Bomba-Ire	...	Dr. Eric Bomba-Ire
Toby Sells	...	CJ
Matt Cornwell	...	Hiker
Candace Mabry	...	Hiker

Storyline

When a supernatural phenomenon causes a group of people in the North Georgia Mountains to mysteriously disappear, a small team of research scientists rush to the area to begin a dangerous investigation which leads them into a spiraling psychological battle for survival.

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Plot Keywords:

hypnosis | bugs | amnesia

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Taglines:

Don't fall behind...

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Genres:

Horror | Thriller

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Details

Official Sites:

PlatoVision Pictures

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 October 2004 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

PlatoVision Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

86 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

User Reviews

Headache-inducing mess that goes nowhere

After a lengthy and confusing opening with some scientists being menaced by strange sounds in the woods, we're introduced to our main characters. Friends, they've been hired to protect a second pair of scientists returning to the woods to search for the missing first group. The group discover that something in a cave in the woods doesn't want them to leave and is erasing their memories.

Stragglers is an indie, shot-on-video horror film. Production values are low, acting is amateurish (though rarely cringe-inducing) and there are the usual problems with sound: voices being too low to hear, or so loud they overwhelm the mics.

This movie was VERY PAINFUL to watch (literally headache inducing!), because the director/editor chose to insert loud shots of static and television snow every few seconds throughout all flashback scenes. And well over half the film is told in flashback. Imagine watching a movie where every few seconds you lose the picture and a loud burst of static comes from the speakers. Because that's exactly what watching Stragglers is like. Ugh.

I sat through it because I'm an idiot. Don't make the same mistake. Even without the constant static, the movie is mostly storyless and boring. I was hoping for some sort of payoff or worthwhile explanation for what was happening, but the one given is lame and completely unworthy of your time.