Wilderness Survival for Girls (2004)

User Rating:

6.0/10   

Directors:

Eli B. Despres
Kim Roberts

Writers:

Eli B. Despres (writer)
Kim Roberts (writer)

Genre:

Drama | Horror | Thriller

Plot:

Plot Keywords:

Female Nudity | Lesbianism

Awards:

1 win

Cast

Jeanette Brox	...	Ruth
Megan Henning	...	Deborah
Ali Humiston	...	Kate
James Morrison	...	Edward

MPAA:

Rated R for language, some sexual content, nudity and drug use.

Runtime:

78 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:R

Filming Locations:

Placer Valley, Colorado, USA

Company:

Last Call Films

Movie Connections:

References The Deer Hunter (1978)

Excellently made, surprisingly good indie film.

I was given this DVD by a friend along with a bunch of others, all low-budget exploitation films. I actually watched this one last, because the title made it seem the least promising. Boy was I wrong! WSFG was by far the best, and deserves to receive a fair amount of acclaim.

The cast of four is all excellent and perfectly cast. (It's fascinating to see the screen tests that show each of the three actresses reading a different part than they were ultimately given, and seeing why the casting decisions were made.) This is a seriously intended and excellently acted teen thriller, which still contains some erotic scenes and nudity -- though the players are still well thought out and given a depth of character. This film is definitely to be recommended. Special praise to the young actresses who should all go on to bigger roles.