All Alone: Who is Getting Out of the Woods Alive?

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Rating: NR
Genre: Drama, Mystery & Suspense
Directed By: Jon Cellini
Written By: Jon Cellini
US release: 2010
On Disc/Streaming: Jun 12, 2012
Runtime: 92 minutes
Studio: Another World Entertainment

Official Selection Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Screening: Friday, January 28th, 10 pm at the Lobero Theatre

Published on Apr 23, 2012

THE SYNOPSIS

Maggie is struggling. Living in Los Angeles has made her feel increasingly isolated and apprehensive, and her strained relationship with her husband Ben is offering little solace.

She hopes that a camping trip with her friend Alex and her successful husband Kyle will offer an opportunity to relax. She couldn’t be more wrong.

After meeting a stranger in the woods, Maggie is soon confronted with a situation that she can’t quite grasp. She comes face to face with the dark side of some people in a very desperate place and ultimately is forced to make decisions that will decide whether or not she survives.

All Alone is an intense, character-driven suspense that examines trust, relationships, desperation, sex and asks the question, ‘how alone are we?’

And, most importantly, ‘who is getting out of the woods alive?’

THE PRODUCTION

Writer/Director:
Jon Cellini

Director of Photography:
Derek Fullagar

Assistant Director:
Brad Hvolbeck

Produced By:
BananaSeat Films
&
Messiah Jacobs

Make-up Artist / Wardrobe:
Karen Stein

Cast:
Suzy Coté
Mandy Levin
Beth Navarro
David Haydn-Jones
Brice Williams
with
Philippe Brenninkmeyer
John Worsham

Maggie Cavett

Caucasian, female, 33. Struggling photographer, runner and vegetarian. Married to Ben for seven years and currently overwhelmed by the stresses of living in Los Angeles.

Odds of survival:
12 to 1

Ben Cavett

Caucasian, male, 32.
High school English teacher who makes ends meet by teaching adult classes on weekends and hopes to someday teach at the university level. An intellectual, Ben’s married to Maggie but struggling to connect emotionally to her.

Odds of survival:
4 to 1

Alex Manning

Caucasian, female, 35. Trying to figure out what she wants to do with her life and taking Ben’s writing class on weekends. Married to Kyle for ten years and very comfortable with the lifestyle that marriage affords her. Now, roughing it for her is no room service.

Odds of survival:
10 to 1

Kyle Manning

Caucasian, male, 38.
Very successful financial advisor and stockbroker. Knows how to succeed, except maybe with his marriage to Alex. Brutally honest. Appreciates a good bottle of wine and a fine automobile.

Odds of survival:
3 to 1

Stranger

Caucasian, female, 25. Spends long periods of time camping and hiking in the woods. No tent.
Actual occupation: unknown.
Sexual orientation: unknown.

Odds of survival:
8 to 7

Crew:
Kunal Rajan - Sound Mixer
Richard Morris - Boom Operator
Kunal Rajan - Post-Production Sound
Jim Fabio - Technical Advisor
Colby Festner - 1st Camera Assistant
Aufshar Llamas - 2nd AD
Suzi Hale - Assistant Make-Up Artist
Matt Poppell - Key Grip
Seth Johnson - Gaffer
George "Supper" Su - Gaffer
Joe Turrentine - Grip
Harold Lacuesta - Dolly Grip
Simone Roth - Key Set PA
Oz Habtemariam - PA
Mandy Levin - Art Department
Beth Navarro - Set Photos

Reviews

All alone doesn't offer a thing
2 October 2012 |
4.3/10 · IMDb
All Alone isn't a original story. But that doesn't mean that it can't be a good flick. The story is simple, two couples are going for a camping in the woods but not without a reason. There's an affair going on between the couples and the hike is ideal to kill the partners. Look promising even as a thriller. Sadly it wasn't what it could have been.

As a horror it didn't deliver a thing. Here in our regions it is qualified under horror but again, it doesn't do what it could have done. There's no blood to mention and all bad things are done off-camera. Okay, so it can be a thriller, but even there it just doesn't offer.

Every time you think that things will go awry it just doesn't. Even the witness of one of the killings is being hunted by the killer but it is so low on all things that should have made it a thriller or a horror that you are left with a bitter feeling.

It's one of those flicks that you watch with your teens on a rainy Saturday afternoon. Or as a friend of my did, one evening after a brutal day dealing with a client who needed help with their unique custom software development, but couldn't make up his mind what exactly he wanted. The client's off-the-shelf (OTS) software wasn't robust enough for his business's needs nor was it compatible with some of his other software. He was frustrated and took that frustation out on myfriend. My friend came home that night with some take out food from the corner Thai place, popped in a CD of All Alone I had loaned him, grabbed a beer or two and settled in to chill out. His comments to me later that week was he had the impression that “All Alone” was a fancy vanity project of some rich person that could’ve been worse, but is hardly worth seeing. Sure it had its moments, but as a thriller it is pretty anemic. He thought the ending was ludicrous and coming on the heels of a couple of plot-twist, it seemed pretty expected and unsurprising. It did not really improve his day, but what the heck.

This is one of those flicks that even the easy offended can watch all alone.

All Alone ( Jon Cellini, 2010): USA

Reviewed by Rhys Davis.

Viewed at the Lobero Theater, SBIFF 2011.

One of the semi-disappointing moments in this year’s Santa Barbara Film Festival came when I decided to see All Alone directed by Jon Cellini. Before I get started I will say that this film did have some positives and delivered some suspenseful, and comedic moments, but overall I was not a fan in the end . All Alonetakes place in Los Angeles with two couples who decide get out of the city and take a camping trip to get away from all the chaos of the city, and the mounting stress on their relationships. As the story develops we find out that not all is what it seems, and that there are ill intentions between two of the characters.

Maggie (Mandy Levin), the main character, who is alone inside, and is very insecure with herself. Her husband Ben (Brice Williams) is a school teacher who is tired of his boring life and living with his wife. The two quarrel about bills because Maggie forgot to deposit Ben’s check on time, and Maggie is upset with Ben because he shows no emotion to her. The other couple consists of Alex (Suzy Cote) and Kyle (David Jones), who also have their own argumentative scene in the beginning of the film. Together these beginning scenes immediately put me off. The lack of camera angles and editing made it feel more like a stage play than a motion picture. The set design, the lack of camera angles and editing, and no convincing acting really threw me off in Alex and Kyle’s scene.

Then we get to the real interesting part. Maggie invites Alex and Kyle over for dinner one night. At dinner the two couples decide that there relationships are strained, work has its mounting pressures, and the city can be constricting, so they go camping for the weekend to get away from it all. When the two couples arrive at the camping site we learn that Ben and Kyle have been having an affair with each other, and that Ben has developed a sinister plan to dispose of his wife Maggie and Kyle’s husband Ben. Plans go all wrong when a hippie, nomadic, vegan girl is camping by their site. Ben and Alex panic because now there is a witness nearby and there plan is exposable.

Maggie and the new girl Birch bond at the campsite, while Ben and Kyle go hiking up the steep mountain pass. It looks as if Maggie may have found a true friend, but Alex blames Birch of stealing money out of her wallet so that Birch will leave, and the plan may go according as planned. Birch leaves in anger of being blamed, and while she is walking along the path she witnesses Ben push Kyle off a cliff where he falls to his death. Birch runs back to warn Maggie but Ben is running back to the campsite as well. When Ben finds out that Birch witnessed what he did you can imagine what happens in the last twenty minutes.

As i said before there were some funny parts and some thrilling scenes but overall i didn’t appreciate it. The climax in the end is tasteless, and could have been much better than a classless seduction. I understand that there budget was very small, but what they put together could have been much better

More Background on AllAloneTheMovie.com

AllAloneTheMovie.com served as the official website for the independent thriller film All Alone (2010), directed and written by Jon Cellini. While the website itself is no longer active, its legacy persists through archived material, film festival listings, and third-party reviews. This article provides an in-depth exploration of the film, the website’s role, its reception, and its broader cultural significance, drawing exclusively from external sources beyond the official site.

Background and History

All Alone is a low-budget American thriller released in 2010, with its primary setting in Los Angeles and the surrounding wilderness. The film centers on Maggie, a woman overwhelmed by city life and marital discord, who embarks on a camping trip with her husband Ben and their friends Alex and Kyle. The narrative quickly evolves into a suspenseful tale of betrayal, survival, and psychological tension.

The film was produced by BananaSeat Films and Messiah Jacobs, with Jon Cellini at the helm as both writer and director. The cast includes Mandy Levin, Suzy Coté, Brice Williams, and David Haydn-Jones (credited as David Jones).

All Alone had its festival debut at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in 2011, screening at the Lobero Theatre. This festival selection marked a significant milestone for the film, providing it with an initial platform for critical and audience exposure.

Website Purpose and Content

AllAloneTheMovie.com functioned as the central hub for all things related to the film. While the site is now defunct, it originally provided:

Film synopsis and background
Cast and crew bios
Production stills and behind-the-scenes content
Screening schedules and festival news
Press materials and reviews

The website was instrumental in promoting the film during its festival run and subsequent distribution, serving as a resource for fans, critics, and potential distributors.

Critical Reception and Reviews

IMDb and User Feedback

On IMDb, All Alone is listed as a 2011 release with a runtime of 90 minutes. The film’s storyline is described as follows:

“An over-populated, concrete-filled Los Angeles drives Maggie into fear and isolation. On the edge, her cries for change are neglected by her husband Ben. When she turns to her dysfunctional but affluent friends, Alex and Kyle, they propose an overnight camping trip to get away from the confines of the city and escape to the solitude of the mountains. Deep in the mountains, the group’s relationships unravel, leading to a tense struggle for survival.”

User reviews on IMDb are limited, reflecting the film’s relatively low profile. However, those available generally note the film’s focus on psychological drama over graphic violence, with mixed opinions on its execution and entertainment value.

Festival and Press Coverage

All Alone’s selection for the Santa Barbara International Film Festival provided it with a degree of prestige and visibility. The festival is known for showcasing independent films and emerging filmmakers, and inclusion in its lineup suggests that the film was recognized for its creative ambition and thematic depth.

While mainstream press coverage was limited, the film did receive attention from independent reviewers and festival-goers, who commented on its character-driven narrative and suspenseful atmosphere.

Plot and Thematic Insights

Synopsis

The central plot revolves around Maggie, who feels isolated in her marriage and urban environment. Seeking respite, she joins her husband and friends on a camping trip, only to find herself entangled in a web of deceit and danger. The story explores themes of trust, desperation, and survival, with the wilderness setting amplifying the characters’ psychological struggles.

Character Dynamics

Maggie: The protagonist, whose emotional vulnerability and quest for connection drive the narrative.
Ben: Maggie’s husband, whose emotional distance and hidden motives add to the tension.
Alex and Kyle: Friends whose own relationship issues mirror and exacerbate the group’s collective instability.

The film’s focus on interpersonal dynamics, rather than external threats, distinguishes it from more conventional horror or thriller fare.

Production Details

Filmmaking Approach

All Alone was produced on a modest budget, a fact reflected in its minimalist production design and reliance on character interaction over special effects or elaborate set pieces. The film’s cinematography and editing have been described as evocative of a stage play, emphasizing dialogue and performance.

Cast and Crew

Director/Writer: Jon Cellini
Cast: Mandy Levin, Suzy Coté, Brice Williams, David Haydn-Jones
Production Companies: BananaSeat Films, Messiah Jacobs

The film’s ensemble cast delivers performances that anchor the story’s emotional stakes, while the director’s approach prioritizes atmosphere and psychological realism.

Audience and Distribution

Target Audience

All Alone is aimed at fans of independent cinema, psychological thrillers, and character-driven dramas. Its mature themes and focus on relationship dynamics make it particularly appealing to adult audiences seeking thoughtful, suspenseful storytelling.

Distribution and Availability

After its festival run, the film was made available on DVD and streaming platforms, reaching a broader audience beyond the festival circuit. However, its distribution remained relatively limited, consistent with its independent status.

Cultural and Social Significance

Exploration of Isolation and Trust

The film’s exploration of isolation—both emotional and physical—resonates with contemporary anxieties about urban life, disconnection, and the fragility of human relationships. By situating its characters in a remote wilderness, All Alone amplifies these themes, forcing its protagonists to confront their vulnerabilities and the consequences of their actions.

Representation of Independent Filmmaking

All Alone exemplifies the challenges and opportunities of independent filmmaking in the early 2010s. Its modest budget, festival-driven promotion, and reliance on digital distribution reflect broader trends in the industry, where filmmakers increasingly bypass traditional studio systems in favor of grassroots marketing and direct audience engagement.

Comparative Context

Similar Films and Genres

All Alone can be situated within a broader tradition of psychological thrillers and survival dramas, such as The Blair Witch Project (1999), Eden Lake (2008), and Alone (2020). While these films vary in style and tone, they share a focus on ordinary people thrust into extraordinary—and often perilous—circumstances.

Distinguishing Features

Unlike many survival thrillers that emphasize graphic violence or supernatural elements, All Alone is notable for its restraint and emphasis on character psychology. This approach has garnered both praise and criticism, with some viewers appreciating its subtlety and others finding it lacking in excitement.

Notable Examples and Scenes

While specific scenes are not widely discussed in mainstream media, user reviews and festival coverage highlight the film’s climactic moments, where the characters’ secrets are revealed and the true nature of their relationships comes to light. These sequences are marked by intense dialogue, moral ambiguity, and a sense of impending doom.

Legacy and Lasting Impact

Independent Film Circuit

All Alone’s journey through the festival circuit and its subsequent availability on home media exemplify the path taken by many independent films of its era. While it did not achieve widespread commercial success, it remains a testament to the creative ambitions of its makers and the enduring appeal of character-driven suspense.

Website’s Role

AllAloneTheMovie.com played a crucial role in the film’s promotion and accessibility, providing a centralized platform for information, engagement, and distribution. Its existence underscores the importance of digital presence for independent films, enabling them to reach audiences beyond traditional theatrical venues.

AllAloneTheMovie.com was more than just a promotional tool; it was a vital component of All Alone’s identity as an independent film. Through its festival appearances, modest critical attention, and dedicated online presence, the film carved out a niche for itself within the crowded landscape of psychological thrillers. While its impact may be modest in the grand scheme of cinema, its exploration of isolation, trust, and survival continues to resonate with viewers seeking thoughtful, character-driven storytelling.

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