Southbound
The film contains five stories set on desolate stretches of a desert highway. Two men on the run from their past, a band on its way to a gig, a man struggling to get home, a brother in search of his long-lost sister and a family on vacation are forced to confront their worst fears and darkest secrets in these interwoven tales.
Release Year
2015
Runtime
89 min
Audience Score
5.9
Genres
Fantasy, Thriller, Horror, Science Fiction
Story Snapshot
The film contains five stories set on desolate stretches of a desert highway. Two men on the run from their past, a band on its way to a gig, a man struggling to get home, a brother in search of his long-lost sister and a family on vacation are forced to confront their worst fears and darkest secrets in these interwoven tales.
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Southbound is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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What tone does Southbound have?
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Southbound lands at medium complexity, so it works both as a direct pick and as a springboard into deeper recommendation pages.
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