The Unraveling

2015
TV-MA
1h 25m

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Michael's heroin addiction is beginning to test his limits, but when he is kidnapped and taken into the woods, he soon discovers just how far those limits will go.Michael's heroin addiction is beginning to test his limits, but when he is kidnapped and taken into the woods, he soon discovers just how far those limits will go.Michael's heroin addiction is beginning to test his limits, but when he is kidnapped and taken into the woods, he soon discovers just how far those limits will go.

Director
- Thomas Jakobsen
Writers
- Thomas Jakobsen
- Justin S. Monroe
Stars

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IMDb RATING

4.9/10

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YOUR RATING

Director
- Thomas Jakobsen
Writers
- Thomas Jakobsen
- Justin S. Monroe
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Photos7

+ 4

User reviews22

4.9411

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7mumfordi12

Great Friday night movie!

"The Unraveling" is a genuine and tense horror/thriller without being overly graphic and violent. The film really had a unique premise and backstory. I loved the setup for the main character and I could not stop watching because it really did take me by surprise and went places that I have not seen in a movie before.

7amorales-46309

More of a drama, and well worth watching

To my surprise this film pulled off drama better than most indie horror films I've seen. This film had a human element to it, where I felt like I was living the experience with Michael. It is a story of the human experience of life, love, and addiction. They do a profound job telling this story, taking their time with cinematic shots, dramatic and emotional music, and effective dialogue. A few parts fell flat but overall grab the popcorn, but don't expect just an edge of your seat thriller it was also heartfelt and well delivered.

7didibowlers

Not Perfect But Still An Interesting Premise

It's a rare thing when I give anything labeled horror more than a passing glance. The genre has become so completely oversaturated by teen slasher flicks, soulless gorefests and inferior remakes. Having said that I'd say this film doesn't quite fit any of those labels. Of course there have been enough horrors over the years for a pretty well defined list of tropes to be a known part of the movie-going consciousness, but at least this film attempts something different though it doesn't quite succeed in the end.

4richardhillier

Front cover seems misleading

I was expecting guys in masks doing some scary killer stuff but what I got was some guy off his nut tripping out the entire film.

3wandernn1-81-683274

You Really Think I Wouldn't Find You????

Funny having woken up in rooms similar to the one in the opening, I felt a strange sense of familiarity with it.

+1 Star for the somewhat bizarre opening........

Haha, lying ahole would have been discarded if he hadn't shown up at home after his all nighter with an envelope full of cash......

And then the woodland bachelor party begins......

And bad things begin to happen.....

And then....

-1 Star for the Reveal....wow that was dumb.....

-2 Stars for the Ending...Wow that was really dumb!!!!!

3/10

Trivia
While preparing for the role of Shane, actor Bob Turton reportedly spent 7 weeks alone in a Barstow, California Best Western hotel. When asked why at a recent press junket he responded, "For me, the only way to find a character is to let the character slowly creep into my dreams. That can only happen with complete silence, darkness, and solitude. I've had success achieving that in the Barstow, CA Best Western. Something about the combination of fantastic customer service and the Earth's spiritual vortex in that area always creates a pathway to inspiration for me."

Goofs
When the kidnappers first drive away with Michael in the trunk the vehicle has plates on the front and back. During the highway scene to the woods, there are not plates on the vehicle. Finally, when the vehicle stops in the woods, it once again has license plates.