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Animal

Seen it?

2014 | 82 min | Thriller, Horror

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (50% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 42% audience score, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
If you count yourself among animal lovers and anyone who likes to be kept guessing, this one's for you. An animal steals a fair few scenes.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Builds dread steadily, at 1 hr 22 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
What might put you off
Skip it if you want something to relax to.

When plans for a weekend vacation hit a dead end, a group of close-knit friends find themselves stranded in unfamiliar territory, pursued by a menacing predator. Holed up in an isolated cabin, tensions mount as long-buried secrets are revealed. As the body count rises, the group must put their differences aside and fight for survival.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    50% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    Our audience score: 42%

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 38K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Brett Simmons

  • Joey Lauren AdamsVicky
  • Elizabeth GilliesMandy
  • Paul IaconoSean
  • Thorsten KayeCarl
  • Amaury NolascoDouglas
  • Keke PalmerAlissa
  • Jeremy SumpterMatt
  • Parker YoungJeff
  • EveBarbara (uncredited)
  • Mike J. ReganCreature (uncredited)