Animal (2014)

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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.

Title and Release
"Animal" is an American horror-thriller movie that was released on June 17, 2014. It was directed by Brett Simmons, while the screenplay was authored by Thommy Hutson and Catherine Trillo. The movie stars a cast of noteworthy stars consisting of Elizabeth Gillies, Paul Iacono, and Jeremy Sumpter.

Plot
The story starts by revealing a group of pals who embark on a journey into the woods for an enjoyable getaway. They consist of Alissa (Elizabeth Gillies), her boyfriend Matt (Paul Iacono), and their pals Jeff (Parker Young), Mandy (Keke Palmer), and Sean (Jeremy Sumpter).

Sadly for them, their fun turns into a problem when they are stalked and hunted by an unknown blood-thirsty creature. The animal attacks and wounds Matt, forcing the good friends to look for sanctuary in a separated cabin. Here, they meet a couple, Douglas (Amaury Nolasco) and Barbara (Joey Lauren Adams), along with a loner named Vicky (Eve), who have actually also been assaulted by the animal and sought refuge in the cabin. The film takes a suspenseful turn as the group needs to create strategies to escape from this creature.

Conflict and Resolution
The animal relentlessly attacks the cabin with the sole goal of killing its occupants. With each passing moment, it looks less likely that the five buddies and their newly found allies will survive the ordeal. The animal kills someone after another, leaving only Alissa, Mandy, and the loner, Vicky, alive.

In the film's climax, Alissa makes a plan to trap the animal in a tunnel beneath the cabin. She draws it with her body as bait. The creature, driven by its primal impulses, follows Alissa into the trap. She directly gets away, and the animal becomes stuck in the tunnel. Vicky then sparks a gas tank which takes off, killing the animal. Alissa and Vicky manage to survive the ordeal, however Mandy is tragically eliminated in the surge.

Ending
Extremely, Alissa and Vicky emerge as the sole survivors when the cops finally reach the cabin. Having actually withstood a traumatizing experience and losing their good friends in the process, they are enveloped in sorrow and shock. Just as the audience believes the horror is over, the movie ends on a suspenseful note. As Alissa and Vicky leave the scene, another creature comparable to the one they just eliminated emerges from the woods, suggesting that the horror is far from over.

Analysis
"Animal" provides a simple plot that is well-executed with bursts of worry and thriller. The narrative primarily concentrates on survival and the fight versus a mysterious predator. Throughout the film, audiences are kept on edge with the eerie environment of the woods and the macabre animal. In spite of its fairly familiar themes, the film succeeds in providing an adrenaline-filled viewing experience.

In conclusion, "Animal" is a compelling horror movie that profits from familiar themes while instilling them with aspects of thriller and terror. The efficiencies of the actors, combined with the movie's terrifying antagonist, produce an exciting and chilling film experience.

Top Cast

  • Keke Palmer (small)
    Keke Palmer
    Alissa
  • Jeremy Sumpter (small)
    Jeremy Sumpter
    Matt
  • Elizabeth Gillies (small)
    Elizabeth Gillies
    Mandy
  • Joey Lauren Adams (small)
    Joey Lauren Adams
    Vicky
  • Amaury Nolasco (small)
    Amaury Nolasco
    Douglas
  • Paul Iacono (small)
    Paul Iacono
    Sean
  • Parker Young (small)
    Parker Young
    Jeff
  • Thorsten Kaye (small)
    Thorsten Kaye
    Carl
  • Eve Jeffers Cooper (small)
    Eve Jeffers Cooper
    Barbara
  • Mike J. Regan
    Creature (uncredited)