The Decline (2020)
- Posted on 25 August, 2024
The Decline (Jusqu’au déclin) is a French-Canadian thriller directed by Patrice Laliberté. The film centers on a group of survivalists attending a remote training camp in the wilderness, led by Alain (Réal Bossé), a doomsday prepper who has amassed a following online. The participants are there to learn survival skills in anticipation of an impending societal collapse. However, the group’s dynamic takes a dark turn when an accident results in a fatality, causing paranoia and mistrust to escalate among the members.
The film expertly builds tension as the group fractures, leading to a deadly game of survival where the true threat comes not from the outside world but from within the camp. The Decline explores themes of fear, human nature, and the thin veneer of civilization that can quickly dissolve in the face of danger. The isolated setting amplifies the sense of dread, as the characters find themselves cut off from the outside world and forced to rely on their wits to stay alive.
The Decline is a taut, suspenseful thriller that offers a chilling commentary on the dangers of extremism and the unpredictability of human behavior when pushed to the brink. The film’s tight pacing, strong performances, and stark, wintry visuals make it a compelling watch for fans of survival thrillers.
The Decline (Jusqu’au déclin) is a French-Canadian thriller directed by Patrice Laliberté. The film centers on a group of survivalists attending a remote training camp in the wilderness, led by Alain (Réal Bossé), a doomsday prepper who has amassed a following online. The participants are there to learn survival skills in anticipation of an impending…