Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Dead Stop (2011)

A group of friends heading to a ski trip pick up a couple of hitchhikers. As they drive down a dirt road in the desert, they realize they’re lost.  No one shall ask why they didn’t turn around when the route yielded no civilization.

Since the sun is going down, they camp for the night and start to party. Although most of the group are couples, this doesn’t stop them from trying to hook up.  In the morning, the van’s dead and there is no cell reception.

One of the hitchhikers is a wilderness expert. He says they should conserve water and food.  Unfortunately the group only brought beer.  There is lots of interpersonal drama, and before you know it, sundown is approaching again.  

That night they hear something in the desert that sounds odd. They get in the van and something attacks it. In the morning, they find long scratches down its side. One of the guys volunteers to go down the road since it should only be a few miles. If that’s true, then why didn’t they turn back last night instead of camping here?

Nothing good can come from this. We’ve got injuries, stupid decisions, and people being picked off one by one. You would expect that to make them more careful, but sadly, they still aren’t the brightest bulbs. Most of the characters are jerks so you aren’t that invested in them getting out alive.

Something sliced the side of the van
If you’re driving on a dirt road here, you’re lost
Surprised there is no cell reception in the middle of nowhere
Yes, he can just walk down the road to get help.



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