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The Retreat 2021

★ 4.615 votes88 min📅 2021-01-25

In the remote wilderness of New York's Adirondack High Peaks, a solo backpacker is left utterly alone after an terrifying encounter with a monstrous entity. With his sanity hanging by a thread, he must outwit a vengeful force rooted in Native American folklore: the Wendigo.

Director: Bruce Wemple

Cast

Grant Schumacher
Grant Schumacher
Gus
Dylan Grunn
Dylan Grunn
Adam
Chris Cimperman
Chris Cimperman
Ryan
Rick Montgomery Jr.
Marty
Peter Stray
Peter Stray
Therapist
Ariella Mastroianni
Ariella Mastroianni
Amy
Catharine Daddario
Catharine Daddario
Girl at Bar 1
Nate VanDeusen
Wendigo 1
Roger Cornell
Wendigo 2
Alex Lacey
Hiking Man

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Retreat (2021) about?

A backpacker on a solo adventure in the Adirondacks stumbles upon something inhuman and is left stranded in the wilderness. As night falls, he realizes he's not just lost—he's being hunted by the Wendigo, a terrifying creature from Native American legend.

Who directed The Retreat?

Bruce Wemple takes the director's chair, crafting a tense survival horror grounded in eerie atmosphere and folklore.

Who stars in The Retreat?

The film features Grant Schumacher, Dylan Grunn, and Chris Cimperman leading the cast in this chilling wilderness thriller.

Is The Retreat (2021) worth watching?

As a low-budget survival horror, *The Retreat* delivers on atmosphere and tension, though it may lack the polish of bigger productions. Fans of folklore-inspired horror will appreciate its commitment to the theme, even if pacing occasionally falters.

How long is The Retreat?

The film runs for 88 minutes, packing its horror into a tight, intense runtime.

About The Retreat (2021) — Survival Horror Collides with Native American Folklore in the Wilderness

In the remote wilderness of New York's Adirondack High Peaks, a solo backpacker is left utterly alone after an terrifying encounter with a monstrous entity. With his sanity hanging by a thread, he must outwit a vengeful force rooted in Native American folklore: the Wendigo. As daylight fades and the forest closes in, every rustle of leaves or distant hoot becomes a chilling threat.

Directed by Bruce Wemple, *The Retreat (2021)* leans into raw survival horror, blending psychological terror with relentless tension. Starring Grant Schumacher, Dylan Grunn, and Chris Cimperman, the film delivers a claustrophobic battle for survival against both nature and the supernatural. Brace yourself for a gripping descent into isolation, folklore, and the primal fear of being hunted in the wild.