Children of the Pines – Movie Review
Director: Joshua Morgan
Writer: Joshua Morgan (Screenplay)
Cast
- Danielle J Bowman (Get Close)
- Kelly Tappan
- Vas Provatakis
- Richard Cohn-Lee
- Donna Rae Allen
Plot: Riley, a college junior, is persuaded by her estranged parents to visit. Unbeknownst to her, they’ve developed an unsettling friendship with her high school ex, while also seeking supernatural healing for their family’s deep-rooted issues.
Runtime: 1 Hour 33 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Children of the Pines starts when Riley (Tappan) returns to her hometown to understand what is happening with her estranged parents John (Cohn-Lee) and Kathy (Bowman). However, Riley finds it strange her parents have hired her ex-boyfriend Gordon (Provatakis).
Once back home, Riley discovers her parents have put their differences aside and have stepped into a supernatural world. However, she learns it is much darker than she imagined and wants to escape their traumatic ways.
Verdict on Children of the Pines
Children of the Pines is a horror thriller following a college junior who looks to rebuild the bridges with her estranged parents. However, once she returns, she learns of a much darker reason for them coming back together.
This movie takes us down a path which looks like a rebuilding a family with problems. However, it takes a turn you would imagine and leaves us shocked at what is presented. It uses this for additional shock value and leaves us walking down a disturbing path. This brings additional horror to the movie, which leaves everyone wondering what would happen in the same position and what could have happened to others involved.
Where to Watch
Children of the Pines will be available on Digital Download Worldwide from 18th October
Final Thoughts – Children of the Pines is disturbing, surprising and shocking storytelling.