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Whitetail (2021)
Southern Gothic Done Right...
Whitetail knows exactly what it is, namely a Southern Gothic thriller with a minimalist approach to its themes. It's not a "feel good" movie, nor does it pretend to be. It's reminiscent of a Cormac McCarthy novel with a side of Deliverance (other films such as Frailty and A Simple Plan come to mind). If you're looking for a traditional good versus evil film with a large budget, then don't bother. If, however, you're looking for a pessimistic yet strangely cathartic story about the possibility of redemption, then you'll most likely enjoy Whitetail. I personally did. If you "get it," then it's an easy four stars out of five. Any rating below that tells me the viewer probably watched it with a very different set of expectations that didn't align with what the movie itself sought to achieve in the first place.
Speaking as someone who appreciates the Southern Gothic genre as a whole, I hope Derek Presley (the writer and director) continues to use it as a model for future films.