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Resolution

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Michael (Peter Cilella) ties up his best friend, Chris (Vinny Curran), in a remote cabin to get him sober.
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Anton Bitel Little White Lies Jul 2, 2018
a Pirandello-esque sort of paradoxical meta-horror whose folk are unwitting players in a film (or several), desperate to find a way safely to exit the stage and escape the gaze of an unseen, and obviously viewer-like, observer. Go to Full Review
Robert Abele Los Angeles Times Jan 24, 2013
3.5/5
A strangely tense and humorous meta-narrative about two friends experiencing weird goings-on at a remote cabin. Go to Full Review
Ian Buckwalter NPR Jan 24, 2013
9/10
A smart and chilling indie horror from co-directors Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead ... Go to Full Review
David Day Horror Movie Talk Sep 23, 2025
7/10
Most of what Resolution explores is the complexities of addiction, and what it means to find meaning in life. Sometimes meaning is what we make of it, and sometimes the world provides us with the bump we needed to wish we had done more with what we had. Go to Full Review
Karl Delossantos Smash Cut Reviews Nov 18, 2020
4/5
Resolution is a creepy, atmospheric, and wholly satisfying meta-horror that served as a perfect introduction to Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson's specific brand of high concept, lo-fi science fiction. Go to Full Review
David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Nov 3, 2020
2/4
...the movie benefits from the strong work of its stars and an episodic (and somewhat hit-and-miss) midsection... Go to Full Review
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Anthony M @RT08300477 11 hrs ago 2012's Resolution was my first introduction to the work of Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead and, as I have subsequently with their other films Spring (2014) and The Endless (2017), I really enjoyed it. Following a graphic designer who travels to a remote cabin to save his drug-addicted best friend, Resolution takes us down a route of weirdness and horror just below the surface of our world. The film shows what can be achieved by substituting story for digital monsters and jump scares. It's an intellectual horror story and one that bares repeated viewings. See more Zach F @kenpowerz May 7, 2026 Great b movie psychological thriller, eerie and captivating with good pacing. The build up is well done with a finale that makes me glad there are multiple sequels that take place in the universe that will hopefully elaborate more on the mysteries of their universe. Definitely worth a watch. See more Chris O @Xtian5 Oct 8, 2025 Great entry in the series of related films. See more MaryAnn M. @MWAMD Sep 26, 2025 I enjoyed this movie it’s different and was fun to watch. Memorable See more Richard W @rdwoolf Aug 28, 2025 I feel like I watched the first half of a film. Where is resolution to this story? I mean, the film is called RESOLUTION, right? I kinda expected one. Maybe it is coming in the follow up film, THE ENDLESS. But calling that THE ENDLESS doesn't give me hope for an ending either. See more Art W @RT30449530 May 12, 2025 Don't do any research on this film, it's a classic that should be experienced fresh. It's up there with hellraiser, the thing and in the mouth of madness... See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Michael (Peter Cilella) ties up his best friend, Chris (Vinny Curran), in a remote cabin to get him sober.
Director
Justin Benson, Aaron Moorhead
Producer
Justin Benson, John Rogers, David Clarke Lawson Jr.
Screenwriter
Justin Benson
Production Co
Tribeca Film Center
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 3, 2014
Runtime
1h 33m
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