Preservation (2014)

In the haunting backdrop of rural America's decaying sprawl, a gripping tale of survival and psychological warfare unfolds in "Preservation". Newlyweds Mike and Wit, seeking solace from their teetering marriage, trade the urban chaos for a tranquil camping trip. Their serene retreat turns sour with the unexpected arrival of Mike's brother Sean, a former marine wrestling with the ghosts of his violent past. The pastoral peace is shattered when they wake to find their tent and provisions stolen, leaving them helpless and marooned in the wilderness. Stripped of their comforts and faced with the stark brutality of nature, the familial bonds begin to unravel. Brother turns against brother in a vicious whirl of resentment and desperation, the tension mirroring the harsh environment surrounding them. However, it soon dawns upon them that their troubles are far from over. A random act of violence spirals into a deadly game of cat and mouse, transforming their weekend retreat into a harrowing test of survival. The once serene woods morph into a nightmarish battlefield, where the hunters become the hunted. Wit, Mike, and Sean must navigate their personal demons and the relentless predators lurking in the shadows. Will they succumb to their fears and the wilderness, or will they find the strength to outlast the unseen menace? "Preservation" is director Christopher Denham's riveting second feature film, an unexpected exploration of violence layered with the harsh realities of the digital age. This relentless psychological thriller peels back the veneer of civility, revealing the raw struggle for survival beneath.

Preservation is a horror movie featuring Pablo Schreiber and directed by Christopher Denham.

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