Barricade (2012)

A father's quiet retreat to the woods with his two children turns into a fight for survival.

Director:

Andrew Currie

Writer:

Michaelbrent Collings

Stars:

Eric McCormack, Jody Thompson, Conner Dwelly

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Eric McCormack	...	Terrance Shade
Jody Thompson	...	Leah Shade
Conner Dwelly	...	Cynthia Shade
Ryan Grantham	...	Jake Shade
Donnelly Rhodes	...	Sheriff Howes
Dalias Blake	...	Deputy Dan

Storyline

This movie is about the Shade family, a year after the death of the mother/wife Leah, the husband and father (Eric McCormack) and his two children go to a cabin retreat in the mountains. While there they are tormented by visions and happenings that start to scare them. But are these incidents real or in their minds? The father feels compelled to barricade them in the cabin in order to keep them safe. But will it work out?

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Plot Keywords:

cabin | winter | widower | chalet | cough | 

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Genres:

Horror | Mystery | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for terror and disturbing images

Did You Know?

Trivia

This is the first movie produced by WWE Studios that does not star a wrestler in any role.

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Goofs

When the family is outside throwing snowballs there is a shot of the car in the background with no snow on the rear window. Four seconds later in the next shot it is half covered with snow. Then two seconds later in the next scene the snow is gone again.

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Connections

Features Make Mine Freedom (1948)

User Reviews

Honestly, here's my thoughts

First off, let it be known that I was never a fan of this actor. The only exposure I've had was the one or two times I stumbled upon a Will & Grace episode.

With that being said, I think he did a good job and it was nice to see him step into this genre. He did well, although, the children were not a good match. As one person said, "children just don't act that way". I thought there was some provocation of thought. I am the type of movie watcher that likes to figure things out (Usual Suspects.... Awesome!) I don't think it was a bad movie and felt that it showed he has talent that is versatile and should be utilized in a wider range of films.

Overall, I can see how some watchers might be confused, but I enjoyed the movie, there were some good "jolts" in the movie. A parent, inexperienced, on medication, taking care of sick kids after losing his wife & mother of his children, in a cabin, in a snowstorm. Not the best setting for a Rockwell moment, huh?!

Think it was a good movie. Had the potential to be better but they did good with the budget they had to work with.

Details

Country:

USA Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 September 2012 (USA)

Also Known As:

Barricada

Filming Locations:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Barricade Productions, WWE Studios

Technical Specs

Runtime:

82 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1