Survival 2008
"6 college kids. 2 psychotic siblings. 0 chance of escape."
Survival (2008) takes a group of six college friends into the dense forests of North Carolina for what they think will be a wild weekend of partying and escape from campus life.
Director: Joe Francis
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Survival (2008) about?
Six college friends head to the North Carolina woods for a weekend of fun, only to become the prey of two psychotic siblings who delight in torture and capture. What begins as carefree revelry spirals into a brutal survival battle with no clear escape.
Who directed Survival?
Survival was directed by Joe Francis, known for his work in the horror genre and creating intense, low-budget thrillers.
Who stars in Survival?
The cast includes Don Prentiss, Vanelle, Ian C. King, Matt McClure, James Furey, and Ricky Lee Leonard as the core group of college friends.
Is Survival (2008) worth watching?
While Survival doesn't carry an IMDb rating, its raw, gritty approach to horror makes it a visceral experience for fans of intense, character-driven thrillers. It's not polished, but it delivers relentless tension and a fresh take on survival horror.
How long is Survival?
Survival (2008) has a runtime of 80 minutes.
About Survival (2008) — When a camping trip turns into a fight for survival against psychotic siblings
Survival (2008) takes a group of six college friends into the dense forests of North Carolina for what they think will be a wild weekend of partying and escape from campus life. Directed by Joe Francis, the film quickly shifts from lighthearted camaraderie to sheer terror when the group stumbles upon a pair of deranged siblings lurking in the undergrowth. Their playful weekend unravels into a fight for survival as the siblings' twisted games reveal a chilling world where cruelty has no limits. Blending gritty realism with horror conventions, Survival captures the unsettling moment when urban naivety meets rural menace.
The atmosphere is thick with dread, as the film strips away the veneer of college escapades to expose raw human vulnerability. Francis layers tension with disturbing yet grounded violence, steering clear of supernatural tropes to focus on the unsettling plausibility of human depravity. Survival (2008) isn't just another slasher flick—it's a bleak character study of desperation, power, and the fragility of safety in places we assume are ours to claim.