Bark

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Bark

Jun 2025

1h 30m

Mystery & Thriller

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Charismatic Nolan Bentley wakes up in the middle of a remote forest, tied to a tree with no recollection of how he got there. With his time relentlessly running out, a mysterious stranger appears and he must finally reckon with the demons of his past and fight to survive to find a way out of his nightmare.

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Peter Gray

The AU Review

Bark rewards those that sit with its deliberate pacing and ironically claustrophobic setting.

Rated: 3.5/5

Oct 11, 2025

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Anthony O'Connor

FILMINK (Australia)

…the perfect film for those who like clever, stripped back genre flicks with compelling narratives and endings that clobber you right in the soul.

Rated: 14/20

Sep 26, 2025

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Karina Adelgaard

Heaven of Horror

When we finally learn the full and complete truth, it makes for an ending that results in me rooting for the punisher. I don’t know that this is necessarily a good thing, but it did feel good to see...

Rated: 3/5

Sep 18, 2025

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Bee Delores

Horrorverse

Director Marc Schölermann invites the audience into a low-scale, single-location horror/thriller with an eye for intimacy, mood, and atmosphere

Sep 2, 2025

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Tyler Doupe

Dread Central

If you enjoy a good self-contained horror thriller, look no further than ‘Bark.’

Rated: 3.5/5

Jul 23, 2025

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Joe Lipsett

Queer.Horror.Movies.

The truth is a gentle twist that reframes the narrative and the audience’s empathy for Nolan. It mostly works, paying off what is essentially a lushly photographed two-hander that could work just as easily as a play or a Twilight Zone morality lesson.

Rated: 4/5

Jun 16, 2025

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Sherry M

Amazing film. Twists and turns as with a true psychological thriller. When you get to the end it all makes sense. This is a must see for those who relish critical thinking and can appreciate a controversial topic.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/13/25

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Jan B

Very interesting story. It's one of those plots where you really don't know where it's going.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/24/25

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Audience Member

Great acting and the scenery was amazing! The story behind the character being tide to the tree when you find out at the end seemed ridiculous. Kind of killed the whole movie. An extreme punishment for what he did which was really messed up. Kind of over the top in my opinion

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

06/20/25

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Audience Member

Watch it! Slight spoiler: If you love dogs more than people, this flick is a must!!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/18/25

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B P

An Unpredictable Horror Thriller With a Smart Twist. If you enjoy a good self-contained horror thriller, look no further than ‘Bark.’

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/17/25

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Marcel H

Bark is a gripping indie survival thriller that exemplifies why smaller films are the soul of today's cinema. Directed by Marc Schölermann, it uses minimalist storytelling and powerful visual cues to create deep emotional resonance. Michael Weston shines as Nolan, a man mysteriously tied to a tree, while A.J. Buckley delivers a chilling performance as his cryptic captor, The Outdoorsman. With striking cinematography, eerie symbolism, and tight, meaningful dialogue, Bark unfolds like a slow-burn mystery—tense, haunting, and layered. It’s a smart, unsettling film that lingers long after the credits roll.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/17/25

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Synopsis

Charismatic Nolan Bentley wakes up in the middle of a remote forest, tied to a tree with no recollection of how he got there. With his time relentlessly running out, a mysterious stranger appears and he must finally reckon with the demons of his past and fight to survive to find a way out of his nightmare.

Director: Marc Schölermann
Producer: Alexander Steinhoff, Marc Schölermann
Screenwriter: Steve Fauquier
Distributor: Dark Sky Films
Production Co: Widescreen Entertainment
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 13, 2025, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 13, 2025
Runtime: 1h 30m

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