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Pitfall

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After a young man gets separated from his friends in the woods, he falls in to a 10 foot deep pit of spikes, impaling him through his leg and leaving him trapped. He quickly learns that his fall was not an accident.
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Bee Delores B-Sides & Badlands 2d
3/5
James Kondelik’s Pitfall is a decent survivalist horror/thriller. With a script co-written by Victor Rose, the film plunges the audience into a story about shared trauma, death and overwhelming grief, and recovery. Go to Full Review
Avi Offer NYC Movie Guru Jun 2
A relentlessly gritty, terrifying and intense horror thriller that doesn't hold back on the gore. Go to Full Review
Carla Hay Culture Mix Jun 1
Pitfall is an accurate way to describe how this sloppily edited and idiotic horror movie sinks into a cesspool of clichés and plot holes. It's yet another low-quality slasher flick about a serial killer on the loose in a remote wooded area. Go to Full Review
Sarah Vincent Sarah G Vincent Views May 31
know exactly how to deliver what they promise, raise the stakes then give more than expected. It is a perfect blend of savvy, cynical marketing without sacrificing quality. Spectacular! Go to Full Review
Paul Lê Tales from the Paulside May 29
2/5
Pitfall isn't the worst of its kind, but the script could have certainly been pared down to its most basic parts. Go to Full Review
Al Alexander Movies Thru the Spectrum May 28
D
You expect the characters to be subjected to bloodletting torture, but their encounters with a hooded psycho can't compare to the agony evoked through the low-IQ machinations of a quintet of 20-somethings so annoying you cheer for their rapid demise. Go to Full Review
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KK Jun 5 Based on RT reviews, I decided to check this one out. While okay, all these 4 and 5-star ratings are unwarranted. This was an average slasher thriller, at best. There is some weak cgi. Yuck! While the premise is engaging, the execution of it entirely is muddled. I did appreciate the characters, along with the acting from them. The antagonist (Randy Couture) says little and instead huffs, grunts and trods throughout, which quickly became tiresome to me. Normally, I like the bad guys (I’m weird lol), but this one I wanted vanquished asap. Collider called it Michael Myers with a bow & arrow—that’s certainly laughable!! No it’s a low-budget movie with cheap jump scares, crappy music ambience and an annoying forest rampager. The movie is littered with nonsensical situations and solutions—especially in the 3rd part. For me, the acting is what saved this movie from being a total disaster—especially Lars. Well done Lars! But everything else, including the incessant whining and depression, only became more grating as time went on. And the truck, how many times are you going to show snippets of the truck!?!? It’s ridiculous. But it’s not the worst movie I’ve seen this year. Still, stay away! See more Tom May 30 Awesome early summer survival horror jam See more M C @cedmax 3d I made an account just to leave this review, as its current rating is unbelievable: this is a bad movie, and not in a "this is too gore to watch" way, which would make it a great horror. This is just a poorly scripted, poorly directed bad move. See more Stephanie M @Sutefanii93 Jun 10 Pitfall was an incredible movie from start to finish. The story immediately pulls you in and keeps you guessing with every twist and turn. The acting was outstanding, making every character feel real and emotionally engaging. The suspense was perfectly paced, building tension without ever feeling rushed or predictable. What really stood out was the atmosphere. The film creates a sense of unease and mystery that keeps you invested the entire time. The cinematography, soundtrack, and overall production quality elevated the experience even further. Whether you're a fan of thrillers, suspense, or character-driven stories, Pitfall delivers on every level. It's one of those movies that stays with you long after the credits roll. Highly recommended and easily one of the most entertaining films I've watched recently. See more Jennifer F @RT72592675 Jun 7 This was a very good movie the actors and everyone did amazing week if you love scream and wrong turn franchise i definitely recommend this it gave me so many chills and I will definitely 1000 percent watch it again See more Chad S @RT59841367 Jun 5 One of the best horror thrillers I’ve seen in a while. I loved it! See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis After a young man gets separated from his friends in the woods, he falls in to a 10 foot deep pit of spikes, impaling him through his leg and leaving him trapped. He quickly learns that his fall was not an accident.
Director
James Kondelik
Producer
Wai Sun Cheng, Alex Bogomolov
Screenwriter
James Kondelik, Victor Rose
Distributor
Cineverse
Production Co
Dragon Bear Production, Pandapix
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 29, 2026, Limited
Runtime
1h 48m