The film plays on psychological horror tropes, emphasizing that "liars must be punished" and featuring a notable, albeit low-budget, bear trap scene. Silent Retreat (2016) Review - Horror Movie
The movie centers on a "quirky" mix of characters, including a stoner, a religious girl, and a "clown," who are forced into team-building exercises in the woods. As they investigate their coworker's disappearance, they find creepy audio tapes and news clippings detailing unethical experiments performed at the lodge. The tension escalates as the group realizes they are being targeted one by one by a mysterious killer, tied to the institution’s disturbing secrets. The film plays on psychological horror tropes, emphasizing
Filmed on location at Big Bear Lake, California, providing a scenic but isolated backdrop. including a stoner