The Wild (2023)

Don't fear the night.

The Wild (2023) poster

At her mother's rambling behest, Josie enlists best friend and unofficial chauffeur Stanley, to search for clues after her sister, Andrea, mysteriously goes missing from a bar in the next town over. Eccentric roaming artists, less-than-helpful locals, and a shadowy secret society lead to more clues than answers but one thing keeps coming back; The Wild. Maybe there is more to the family curse that has lingered over Josie's head all of these years.

Director: Aaron Sinclair
Genre: Thriller, Drama
Runtime: 99 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Jeremy Ratzlaff
Editing: Aaron Sinclair
Production: Creative Saskatchewan, Aaron Sinclair Film
Country: Canada
Budget: $100,000
Original Language: en

Themes

Toxic Legacy and Generational Trauma, Child Kidnapping and the Family's Great Terror, Abusive Father and Deep Traumas, Battle with Depression and Hope, Overcoming Traumas of the Past

Keywords

canada, trauma, male friendship, addiction, female protagonist, high school friends, mental health, family curse, saskatchewan, dreamlike, artistic, dark, teenager, noir thriller, the wild

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Aaron Sinclair
More Films in Genre: Thriller, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Wild about?
At her mother's rambling behest, Josie enlists best friend and unofficial chauffeur Stanley, to search for clues after her sister, Andrea, mysteriously goes missing from a bar in the next town over. Eccentric roaming artists, less-than-helpful locals, and a shadowy secret society lead to more clues than answers but one thing keeps coming back; The Wild. Maybe there is more to the family curse that has lingered over Josie's head all of these years.
Who directed The Wild?
The Wild was directed by Aaron Sinclair.
Who stars in The Wild?
The Wild stars Bailey Parkinson, Garrett Gizen, Kolby Keens, Bryan Englund, Joel Sopp, Andrew Valdez.
How long is The Wild?
The Wild has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
What genre is The Wild?
The Wild is a Thriller, Drama film.
What is the budget of The Wild?
The Wild had a budget of $100,000.
Where was The Wild produced?
The Wild was produced in Canada.
What are the themes of The Wild?
The themes of The Wild include: Toxic Legacy and Generational Trauma, Child Kidnapping and the Family's Great Terror, Abusive Father and Deep Traumas, Battle with Depression and Hope, Overcoming Traumas of the Past.