Resolution

Name: Resolution
Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Horror
Released: January 25, 2013
Duration: 93 min
Rating: 80

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Tribeca Film | Release Date: January 25, 2013 | Not Rated

Summary: In an abandoned cabin on the edge of an Indian reservation, Mike (Peter Cilella) stages a risky intervention to force his friend Chris (Vinny Curran) off meth and into rehab. But what begins as an attempt to save his friend’s life takes an unexpected turn when ominous threats start appearing around the house – and they realize that Chris’sIn an abandoned cabin on the edge of an Indian reservation, Mike (Peter Cilella) stages a risky intervention to force his friend Chris (Vinny Curran) off meth and into rehab. But what begins as an attempt to save his friend’s life takes an unexpected turn when ominous threats start appearing around the house – and they realize that Chris’s addictions are the least of their worries. One of the most talked-about discoveries of last year’s festival circuit, Resolution is genre-bending horror at its most bone-chilling. [Tribeca Films]… Expand

Director: Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson

Genre(s): Mystery, Thriller, Horror

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 93 min

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Scott Wold

Apr 2, 2018

Justin Benson and Aaron Scott Moorehead’s feature directorial debut is an invigorating reminder that talented, original voices occasionally surge forth from the festival circuit grind. Read full review

Ian Buckwalter

Jan 24, 2013

Resolution is really a less self-conscious cousin to last year's "Cabin in the Woods"; both are hugely satisfying exercises in examining the way in which stories are told. Cabin succeeded by deconstructing horror without ever intending to be scary itself. Resolution takes the opposite path: When Benson and Moorhead voyeuristically suggest that someone or something is watching Mike and Chris, the chilling effect is marrow-deep. Read full review

Robert Abele

Jan 24, 2013

In its gently atmospheric camerawork and nicely underplayed moments between Mike and Chris, Resolution manages to keep its eerier moments surprising and its emotional life arresting. Read full review

Scott Tobias

Jan 23, 2013

Benson and Moorhead have made a horror film for jaded aficionados, deconstructing and reconstructing tired elements into a gnarled, distinctive Frankenstein's monster. This monster might ransack a village, but it would have to think about it first. Read full review

Nick Schager

Jan 23, 2013

Ambiguity enlivens the smart, knotty Resolution, which routinely nods to its own artificiality while positing storytelling as a constantly evolving beast apt to save your life one moment and consume you the next. Read full review

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foofighter3

Jul 1, 2013

The opposite of "Cabin in the Woods". That statement will only make sense once you watch it. Great movie with a great ending. More fun than scary, it still has its scares though and there is a creepy feeling throughout the entire movie.

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Riley_G_wagner

Jan 13, 2021

Watched this after the endless and think it’s an great movie, especially considering it says budget was $20’000 awesome actors

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tvnewsguido

Nov 2, 2014

Delightfully weird little movie available now on Amazon Prime and Netflix.

You should go into this one knowing nothing about the film.

It is a well-constructed indie project with some great dialogue and an interesting take on the nature of reality.

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greenisgood

Aug 3, 2019

My One and only issue is I watched this movie out of order i.e; watched Endless before Resolution and kind of saw the end coming. Regardless of inadvertently spoiling the movie for myself my watch still unsettled me as well as endeared me to the characters.

TL;DR - Watch the movies in orderMy One and only issue is I watched this movie out of order i.e; watched Endless before Resolution and kind of saw the end coming. Regardless of inadvertently spoiling the movie for myself my watch still unsettled me as well as endeared me to the characters.

TL;DR - Watch the movies in order Resolution before Endless, it will give a fuller narrative since the over arcing story carries over through both these films. Either one by itself will not have the desired effect, remarkable execution of film-making is the highlight for this watch more so over a horror/sci-fi experience.

The two characters you follow through the movie are complex enough to keep your attention for the entirety of the movie; the over arching plot that extends beyond this movie into Endless is just a tether to hold on to fantastic and believable performances.
The Director Duo make a serious effort to give us a worthwhile watch in all the technical aspects with excellent cinematography, editing, sound design. Coupled with near flawless execution of character direction and believable dialogue writing make for a worthwhile watch.

Can't say I don't understand the low score since this is a piece of a picture puzzle and the time between this movie and it's conclusion Endless is quite a bit considering the independent film background.

I would still recommend this as a combo watch with Endless to get the full extent of the impact the Director/Writer Duo are trying to tell through their hard work and talent.… Expand

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qbase

Sep 26, 2019

Ειλικρινά δεν μπορώ να κατατάξω εύκολα το «Resolution» σε κάποια αναγνωρισμένη κατηγορία του τρόμου. Η αλλόκοτη αυτή ταινία των Justin Benson και Aaron Moorhead (Spring) ανακατεύει με πρωτότυπο τρόπο θέματα και μοτίβα ευρέως χρησιμοποιημένα ως κινητήριοι μοχλοί της πλοκής ταινιών τρόμουΕιλικρινά δεν μπορώ να κατατάξω εύκολα το «Resolution» σε κάποια αναγνωρισμένη κατηγορία του τρόμου. Η αλλόκοτη αυτή ταινία των Justin Benson και Aaron Moorhead (Spring) ανακατεύει με πρωτότυπο τρόπο θέματα και μοτίβα ευρέως χρησιμοποιημένα ως κινητήριοι μοχλοί της πλοκής ταινιών τρόμου παρουσιάζοντας ταυτόχρονα μια ασυνήθιστη ιστορία δύο φίλων, μπολιασμένη με πινελιές δράματος και ψήγματα κωμωδίας.… Expand

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JLuis_001

Nov 15, 2019

I only knew a few days ago that this film, in addition to being directed by the same pair that made The Endless, is also located in the same world of that film, although this one was released first.
Considering that I really enjoyed The Endless I decided to look for it and see how it was.I only knew a few days ago that this film, in addition to being directed by the same pair that made The Endless, is also located in the same world of that film, although this one was released first.
Considering that I really enjoyed The Endless I decided to look for it and see how it was.

It's certainly a minor film, it feels and it shows. It takes time to start and that can end up exasperating, besides the ambiguity of its plot over-uses its charm.
It's also true that when the time comes the story feels like two different film but manages to channel things right and remain stable until the end.

I liked The Endless a lot more but both are definitely two good options for a double feature.… Expand

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