The read
A Balasaur Score of 52 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 5.6/10, Rotten Tomatoes 55%, Metacritic 40/100. Audiences rate it 16 points higher than critics do. Streaming on Prime and Tubi.
Synopsis
An evil is unleashed in a small town when a logging company sets up shop in the neighboring woods. Isolated and threatened, a mysterious force hidden within the trees outside the small town of Maiden Woods, strikes fear in the townspeople as Sheriff Paul Shields attempts to overcome the demons of his past while protecting those that he loves.
Ratings
IMDb5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic40/100
Audiences rate it 16 points higher than critics do.
288 audience votes
Key crew
- Jack HellerDirector
- Tyler HiselWriter
Cast
- Kevin DurandPaul Shields
- Lukas HaasDonny Saunders
- Bianca KajlichSusan Shields
- Ethan KhusidmanAdam Shields
- Nick DamiciEarl
- Sabina GadeckiClair
- Heath FreemanJim
- Steve AgeeForeman
- Billy PatersonRon
- Jacob Grigolia-RosenbaumCreature Performer
- Terry FioreFather
- Minerva ScelzaTeacher
Stills
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Themes
post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd)loss of loved oneanimal deathcreature featuremarital separationwendigo