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Backcountry

2014, Drama/Mystery & thriller, 1h 32m

52 Reviews 2,500+ Ratings

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Tense, well-acted, and at once atmospheric as well as brutally impactful, Backcountry marks a memorably assured debut from writer-director Adam MacDonald. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

A couple (Missy Peregrym, Jeff Roop) on a deep-wilderness hike become hopelessly lost within an aggressive black bear's territory.
  • Rating:
    R (Language|Gruesome Creature Violence)
  • Genre:
    Drama, Mystery & thriller, Adventure
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Adam MacDonald
  • Producer:
    Thomas Michael
  • Writer:
    Adam MacDonald
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Cast & Crew

Missy Peregrym
Missy Peregrym
Jenn
Jeff Roop
Jeff Roop
Alex
Eric Balfour
Eric Balfour
Brad
Nicholas Campbell
Nicholas Campbell
Ranger
Melanie Mullen
Melanie Mullen
Lola
Adam MacDonald
Adam MacDonald
Director
Adam MacDonald
Adam MacDonald
Screenwriter
Thomas Michael
Thomas Michael
Producer
Brandon Baker
Brandon Baker
Executive Producer
Michael Baker
Michael Baker
Executive Producer
Jeff Roop
Jeff Roop
Executive Producer
Frères Lumières
Frères Lumières
Original Music
Christian Bielz
Christian Bielz
Cinematographer
Dev Singh
Dev Singh
Film Editing
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