Those Who Walk Away (film)

Those Who Walk Away
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRobert Rippberger
Written byRobert Rippberger, Spencer Moleda
Produced byRobert Rippberger, KT Kent
StarringBooboo Stewart, Scarlett Sperduto, Grant Morningstar, Bryson JonSteele, Nils Stewart
CinematographyDiego Cordero
Edited byGabriel Cullen
Music byDmitrii Miachin
Production
companies
SIE Films, Argentic Productions
Distributed byVMI Releasing
Release date
  • February 11, 2022 (2022-02-11) (Theatrically & VOD)
Running time
93 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Those Who Walk Away is an American horror film directed and written by Robert Rippberger. Like 1917 (film) and Rope (film) the film is shot in one continuous take. It was released theatrically in the U.S. and distributed internationally by VMI Releasing.[1] The film stars Booboo Stewart, known for his role in the Descendents trilogy, the Twilight franchise, and X-Men. Co-stars are Scarlett Sperduto, Grant Morningstar, Bryson JonSteele, and Nils Allen Stewart whom plays the monster, "Rotcreep."[2][3][4][5][6][7]

Reception

Critical response

The film received largely negative reviews and currently holds an approval rating of 33% on Rotten Tomatoes.

The film was a top pick by The New York Times in March 2022.

...The payoff is demented and worth the wait.

— Erik Piepenburg, The New York Times[8]

A highly original and brilliant psychological thriller that is unique and thoughtful in its own highly original way.

— Ron Trembath, Scare Magazine [9]

Those Who Walk Away is presented as one continuous shot. It has a singular aesthetic and the attention to detail is uncanny. It’s everything that found footage isn’t. It’s methodical, explicit, and seemingly unedited. The timing and synchronism are perplexing. There’s absolutely no way you can predict what the second half holds, so brace yourself. It’s a real treat, whether you’re paying attention to the story or projecting yourself behind the camera. Regardless of the angle, it’s nothing short of a masterpiece.

— Steve Hutchison, Tales of Terror[10]

KTLA Morning News interviewed Robert Rippberger and Booboo Stewart about the theatrical release. [11]

References

  1. ^ Hall, Gerrad. "What to Watch this Weekend, Feb. 11-13". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
  2. ^ Grater, Tom (August 4, 2020). "Newly Formed Artists Film Group Sets 'Pretty Little Liars' Actor Drew Van Acker For Sci-Fi Thriller 'Back Home'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
  3. ^ "Film and TV Projects Going Into Production - Those Who Walk Away". Variety Insight. Archived from the original on April 21, 2021. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
  4. ^ Sheehan, Matt (September 27, 2020). "Those Who Walk Away Horror film brings film crews to Dunlap, Chillicothe". CIProud.com. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
  5. ^ Sheehan, Matt (February 10, 2022). "An inside look at the one-take horror film, 'Those Who Walk Away'". Matt Sheehan Official. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
  6. ^ Melanson, Angel (2022). "Those Who Walk Away". YouTube. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
  7. ^ Melanson, Angel. "Beware The Rotcreep: Watch The Trailer For THOSE WHO WALK AWAY". Retrieved January 28, 2022.
  8. ^ Piepenburg, Erik (March 4, 2022). "Five Horror Movies to Stream Now". The New York Times. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
  9. ^ Trembath, Ron (February 11, 2022). "Review: Those Who Walk Away – highly original and brilliant". Retrieved February 11, 2022.
  10. ^ Hutchison, Steve (July 9, 2022). "THOSE WHO WALK AWAY". Retrieved July 9, 2022.
  11. ^ Rubin, Sam (February 28, 2022). "Booboo Stewart and Robert Rippberger talked about their new movie "Those Who Walk Away"". Retrieved February 28, 2022.