Southbound
Seen it?2015 | 89 min | Fantasy, Thriller, Horror, Science Fiction
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved Grindhouse, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 29 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
The film contains five stories set on desolate stretches of a desert highway. Two men on the run from their past, a band on its way to a gig, a man struggling to get home, a brother in search of his long-lost sister and a family on vacation are forced to confront their worst fears and darkest secrets in these interwoven tales.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$35K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 83K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, David Bruckner, Tyler Gillett, Patrick Horvath, Roxanne Benjamin, Justin Martinez, Chad Villella
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- Larry FessendenThe D.J.
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