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Director Myke Furhman’s horror thriller, Candlewood, initially shapes up as a potent backwoods horror movie, utilizing the beautiful, closed-off wild scenery of New Milford, Connecticut, to create a sense of dread and separation, and eventually transforms into a strong commentary on identity politics, the urban-rural dichotomy, and an exploration of the dark recesses of the psyche. The basic premise is a familiar one: a family moves to a countryside residence to spend life away from the hustle and bustle of the city, only to find themselves tormented by nosy neighbors and a possible manifestation of a local legend. While the plot and the characterization aren’t anything out of the box, the way Candlewood incorporates its setting as a presence is surely appreciative. I feel the makers could have gone further with the central theme of outsider/native dichotomy but chose not to, which seems to be a missed opportunity.

The independent thriller “Candlewood” has secured a video-on-demand distribution deal with Mill Creek Entertainment.

Following the film’s limited theatrical release on March 6, the film will be available to stream on platforms including Apple/iTunes, Amazon Prime Video and Google Play beginning March 11.

“We are thrilled to partner with the creative minds behind ‘Candlewood’ to bring this thrilling movie to audiences across the U.S. and Canada,” Mill Creek Entertainment’s senior VP of content acquisition Jeff Hayne said in a statement. “Its powerful storytelling and captivating performances are sure to resonate with viewers, and we are proud to offer it on digital platforms for a wider audience to experience and enjoy.”

Starring Joel Bryant, Lisann Valentin and Jeffrey Alan Solomon, “Candlewood” tells the suspenseful story of a blended family who buy a house in a backwoods hamlet. After a deadly urban legend turns out to be true, the family...