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Southbound

  • 2015
  • R
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
22K
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Southbound (2015)
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Horror

Five interlocking tales of terror follow the fates of a group of weary travellers who confront their worst nightmares - and darkest secrets - over one long night on a desolate stretch of des... Read allFive interlocking tales of terror follow the fates of a group of weary travellers who confront their worst nightmares - and darkest secrets - over one long night on a desolate stretch of desert highway.Five interlocking tales of terror follow the fates of a group of weary travellers who confront their worst nightmares - and darkest secrets - over one long night on a desolate stretch of desert highway.

  • Directors
    • Roxanne Benjamin
    • Matt Bettinelli-Olpin
    • David Bruckner
  • Writers
    • Matt Bettinelli-Olpin
    • Roxanne Benjamin
    • Susan Burke
  • Stars
    • Chad Villella
    • Matt Bettinelli-Olpin
    • Kristina Pesic
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    22K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Roxanne Benjamin
      • Matt Bettinelli-Olpin
      • David Bruckner
    • Writers
      • Matt Bettinelli-Olpin
      • Roxanne Benjamin
      • Susan Burke
    • Stars
      • Chad Villella
      • Matt Bettinelli-Olpin
      • Kristina Pesic
    • 174User reviews
    • 167Critic reviews
    • 58Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Chad Villella
    Chad Villella
    • Mitch
    Matt Bettinelli-Olpin
    Matt Bettinelli-Olpin
    • Jack
    Kristina Pesic
    Kristina Pesic
    • Sutter
    Fabianne Therese
    Fabianne Therese
    • Sadie
    Nathalie Love
    Nathalie Love
    • Kim
    Hannah Marks
    Hannah Marks
    • Ava
    Dana Gould
    Dana Gould
    • Raymond Kensington
    Anessa Ramsey
    Anessa Ramsey
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    Susan Burke
    Susan Burke
    • Betty
    Davey Johnson
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    • Dale
    Mather Zickel
    Mather Zickel
    • Lucas
    Karla Droege
    Karla Droege
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    Zoe Cooper
    • Dispatch
    Justin Welborn
    Justin Welborn
    • Surgeon
    David Yow
    David Yow
    • Danny
    Tipper Newton
    Tipper Newton
    • Jesse
    Matt Peters
    Matt Peters
    • Al
    Maria Olsen
    Maria Olsen
    • Sandy
    • Directors
      • Roxanne Benjamin
      • Matt Bettinelli-Olpin
      • David Bruckner
    • Writers
      • Matt Bettinelli-Olpin
      • Roxanne Benjamin
      • Susan Burke
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    User reviews174

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    GManfred

    Finnegan's Wake

    Referenced Joyce's novel since the same impenetrability and circular narrative style are apparent in "Southbound", an "indie" now playing in very few theaters; only one in the NYC area. It is a movie made up of five connected stories in which the end is the beginning, hence the circular feeling; the same feeling derived from reading the Joyce work.

    Although there's no intellectual challenge here, "Southbound" is a cut above the 'slasher' film in technical achievement; it is well-written and acting is surprisingly good. The script is better than normally found and retains the confounding motivation and irrationality predominant in films of this type. But it is a 'slasher' and there are buckets of blood everywhere, with lots of gruesome scenes.

    "Southbound" is not for all tastes, but if you like horror movies and the uneasy feeling and sudden blasts of 'scare', this one is for you. It is better than many mainstream films of the genre and should be in many more theaters. But be sure to wear a slicker to protect from blood spatter.
    7nitzanhavoc

    A unique artistic film. Welcome to Hell!

    Southbound is unlike most Horror films, belonging to a sub-genre I would define as "intertwined". 5 different stories leading to and deriving from each other: Two friends on trying to get home, a girl band trying to get to their next gig, a man trying to go home to his loving wife, a brother trying to rescue his sister, and a family on vacation before their daughter goes to college. Sufficing to say nothing ends well.

    The common ground for the tales is the actual ground, as they all seem to be taking place at the same location, referred to as "the middle of nowhere" and giving a strong sensation of Hell itself. Also, all the characters seem to be tuned in to the same radio station, where the DJ hints of his awareness to their sins and struggles. In each story, the protagonists (if you can call them that) have secrets in an escalating level of severity, and I guess the moral is that Karma always catches up to you.

    Seeing as how each story is around 17 minutes in average, it's quite challenging for me to rate the film as a whole. The screen writing is by far the best feature, as the stories leave you confused, wondering, desperate and lost. Some fine shooting and cinematography as well, especially during the beginning of The Accident part (great work from directors and screenwriters Roxanne Benjamin, David Bruckner and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin). The acting is also good, but the each of the cast is given little screen time, so it's hard to say anything more. I will say that all the cast is largely unknown, and still showed a lot of promise.

    All in all, Southbound would appeal to fans of more "artistic" Horror films. It's unusual and quite unique, leaving the audience with an uneasy sense of bewilderment. While not my preferable sub- genre, I was very impressed with it and enjoyed it to the last second.
    8sam21462

    Has the heart of classic horror comics.

    This was one of the most surprising finds in recent years. It absolutely has no right, whatsoever, to be as entertaining as it is. If you are a horror fan you are in for a treat as it solidly checks off every box one can imagine. Its varied yet interlocking tales serve up something for almost every taste. From ghost story to evil old god worship to body horror to home invasion thriller it merrily jumps about in a way that could have proved confusing and offsetting but, instead, seems to act more as a museum tour on all the things that make us check the locks and fear the shadows.

    While there will, no doubt, be some debate as to what the pocket universe we are presented with represents, there is no doubt, in my mind, that it represents a person or persons who made a movie from an old school heart with a modern day sensibility. As stated in the summary it very much reminds me of the best of the classic horror comics such as the EC Comics titles which began their lives in the very early 1950's.

    That being said do not mistake this for an old fashioned movie. It is very much genre savvy for today's eyes, ears and mind. In almost total, it is well acted, directed, written, scored and there is a fair share of completely creepy cinematography. It will leave one with both haunting imagery as well as interesting trains of thought to follow, if you dare.

    Huge hats off to those who gifted us with this. This is how good horror can be and I truly hope it finds its way to a far higher place in this world than the vast majority of horror that tends to cross my eyes these days.
    6emorr

    Disappointing, but some redeeming qualities...

    I read too many glowing reviews, which increased my disappointment I feel.

    The good: the concept of the 5 loosely related, lurid stories is clever, as is them taking place all in the same desolate area. If you like creepy, graphic horror, that's also present. Also, very imaginative monsters in some of the stories.

    The bad: It's not fleshed out enough. I don't need exposition, but these stories are so unexplained it's almost like they ran out of money when filming the picture. And it's so low-budget that it was hard for me to get invested in the characters. The entire concept of what this town might intrigued me, but nothing is explained and I came away wanting more.

    Great concept, but lackluster execution.
    6Grimsonia

    Couldn't stop watching

    I was happily surprised that this movie was very watchable and reminded me of my old pulp horror comics. Another reviewer was right when he compared it to Tales from the Crypt, so if you like that style of show this will be right up your alley.

    The stories are all intertwined one way or another which made me enjoy it even more. Was it great? No, but it was damned good for what it was.

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    • Trivia
      The hospital scenes in "The Accident" were filmed in a non-functional wing of a working hospital.
    • Quotes

      The D.J.: ["The Way Out" opening credits radio dialogue] Regret and remorse. Amends and atonement. That's life, right? Well, this next one is for you. All you lost souls racing down that long road to redemption and all you sinners running from your past but heading straight into that pit of darkness up ahead. We're all on the same endless highway... the one with no name and no exits... looking for a way out of tonight and into tomorrow. Well, they're going to try to stop you but you gotta say "fuck it" and keep moving. Because this is your highway. And tonight might just be the night you finally outrun those wicked demons once and for all. And I'll be right here with you, making sure you get where you're going.

    • Connections
      Featured in FoundFlix: SouthBound (2015) Explained (2021)
    • Soundtracks
      Goodbye, Goodbye
      Written by Mickey Western

      Performed by Mickey Western

      Courtesy of Silver Buffalo Productions

      (Segments: "The Way Out" & "The Way In")

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    • Release date
      • February 9, 2016 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Монстри півдня
    • Filming locations
      • Roy's Motel and Cafe, Amboy, California, USA(Truck stop in "The Way Out")
    • Production companies
      • Soapbox Films
      • Willowbrook Regent Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $23,665
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $6,250
      • Feb 7, 2016
    • Gross worldwide
      • $35,275
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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