Backcountry (2014)
Backcountry (2014)
Backcountry (2014) is an intense survival thriller that plunges viewers into the unforgiving wilderness, where natureโs beauty quickly transforms into a harrowing nightmare. Directed by Adam MacDonald and inspired by true events, the film combines raw tension, psychological dread, and visceral emotion to deliver an unforgettable cinematic experience.
The film follows Alex (Jeff Roop) and Jenn (Missy Peregrym), a young couple on a camping trip deep in a remote forest. Alex, an experienced hiker, is eager to show Jenn the beauty of the great outdoors, but as they venture further from civilization, tensions arise.
What begins as a romantic getaway soon takes a dark turn when the couple realizes they are lost. As hunger, exhaustion, and paranoia set in, their situation worsens when they encounter a ferocious black bearโa relentless predator that turns their misstep into a deadly game of survival.