Those Who Walk Away is a 2022 American horror film directed and written by Robert Rippberger. The film stars Booboo Stewart, known for his role in the Descendants trilogy, the Twilight franchise, and X-Men. Co-stars include Scarlett Sperduto, Grant Morningstar, Bryson JonSteele, and Nils Allen Stewart, who plays the monster "Rotcreep."
The film is based on Ursula K. Le Guin's short story "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas". Like1917 (2019) and Rope (1948), it was shot in one continuous take.
The film was released theatrically in the U.S. and distributed internationally by VMI Releasing.
The film received largely negative reviews and currently holds an approval rating of 33% on Rotten Tomatoes.
The film was a top pick by The New York Times in March 2022.
KTLA Morning News interviewed Robert Rippberger and Booboo Stewart about the theatrical release.