30 Miles from Nowhere

At first I thought I was watching The Big Chill, but it eventually rolled into something else. Something I was not expecting, so I guess I'll give it credit for sneaking up on me. There were a few comedic moments to break the tension, but I wouldn't label this a comedy at all. It's a drama with a dash of horror, and a sprinkling of Sci-Fi. The acting was as good as the script would allow, and considering the direction it was going, it was more than adequate.

This is the kind of film that isn't for everyone. I didn't regret watching it.

The ending tried to shock you but there's no way it would of went down that way. Was decent until the last 5 minutes.

There were quite a few plot holes in the story. Which you try to overlook, to not spoil the movie for yourself . It was fairly well acted. Except for the caricature-ish acting from the actress playing Elaine. Other than her performance, it was pretty well covered otherwise. The cinematography was good, and the overall story was somewhat plausible.. Then you get to the very end, and it's SO unrealistic and silly, it spoils the previous 80 minutes. You would have to completely suspend common sense and practical knowledge of the law, to believe that a scenario like this would ever play out this way. After someone essentially saves a group of people from a lunatic. It doesn't matter what state you live in, if you sign a waiver, etc., it simply would never happen like that. So watch at your own call, but be warned that the ending is absurd.

Complete waste of time, storyline was sketchy, acting was below average and ending was as dull as s butter knife. Very easy to see that any review greater then maybe a 5 has to be faked! Do yourself a favor and pass on this film...

30 Miles from Nowhere (2019) is available to stream for free on Amazon Prime. The story follows a group of former college friends reuniting after years apart to attend the funeral of one of their own. They decide to stay at their late friend's house to reminisce, but it doesn't take long for strange events to unfold, people to go missing, and doubts to arise about whether their friend is truly dead.

This film marks Caitlin Koller's directorial debut and features a cast including Carrie Preston (Claws), Rob Benedict (Supernatural), Rusty Schwimmer (The Perfect Storm), Cathy Shim (Reno 911), and Birgundi Baker (Empire).

The storyline is straightforward and riddled with clichés. While the acting is uneven, the widow delivers a standout performance. The group dynamics feel inconsistent, and the dialogue is often frustrating. However, the kill scenes are well-executed and add some entertainment value. Unfortunately, the ending is as predictable as the rest of the movie.

In conclusion, 30 Miles from Nowhere is an average film that isn't a complete waste of time but isn't essential viewing either. It's worth a watch for horror die-hards. I'd rate it 5/10.