Desolation is a 2017 American horror thriller film directed by Sam Patton, written by Matt Anderson and Michael Larson-Kangas, and starring Jaimi Page, Alyshia Ocshe and Toby Nichols. It is Patton's feature directorial debut.
A mother takes her son on a trip into remote wilderness to scatter his fatherâÂÂs ashes; they must confront their worst fears when a lone hiker begins following them.
The film was released on December 15, 2017.
The film has a 58% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on twelve reviews.
Frank Scheck of The Hollywood Reporter gave the film a negative review, describing it as "Too subtle for its own good."
Jeannette Catsoulis of The New York Times gave the film a positive review, describing it as "notable mainly for the beautifully organic performances of its two female leads."
Ben Pearson of /Film rated the film a 6 out of 10 and wrote, "Anyone looking for a pared down, character-driven survival story won't be disappointed with Desolation."
Noel Murray of the Los Angeles Times gave the film a negative review, describing it as "honorable in intent, but dreary in execution."