The Clearing
Synopsis
A storm that has been continuing to swell over Appalachia for 5 months with no sign of stopping. While journalist and her colleague are on route to continue ongoing interviews with survivors about strange psychological behavior following the storm, she inexplicably wakes up alone in an empty jeep, parked in a clearing, surrounded only by Appalachian wilderness. After realizing the car will not start, she makes the bold decision to find her way back to civilization on foot, despite being lost. With vivid recurring thoughts and visions of personal childhood trauma manifesting around her, she finds herself unable to leave the woods, instead mysteriously returning to the clearing.
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The Clearing (2024) Official Teaser | Slow Burn Suspense ThrillerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-03-20
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephanie Trainer
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephanie Trainer, Karl Nykwest
- Original Title
- The Clearing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Four by Three Productions, Cunningfolk Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephanie Trainer
Stephanie Trainer, Karl Nykwest
Karl Nykwest
Karl Nykwest, Stephanie Trainer
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Stephanie Trainer
Writer
Stephanie Trainer
Director
Karl Nykwest
Writer
Karl Nykwest
Producer
Stephanie Trainer
Producer
Karl Nykwest
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What is The Clearing about?
A storm that has been continuing to swell over Appalachia for 5 months with no sign of stopping. While journalist and her colleague are on route to continue ongoing interviews with survivors about strange psychological behavior following the storm, she inexplicably wakes up alone in an empty jeep, parked in a clearing, surrounded only by Appalachian wilderness. After realizing the car will not start, she makes the bold decision to find her way back to civilization on foot, despite being lost. With vivid recurring thoughts and visions of personal childhood trauma manifesting around her, she finds herself unable to leave the woods, instead mysteriously returning to the clearing.
Who directed The Clearing?
The Clearing was directed by Stephanie Trainer.
Who stars in The Clearing?
The principal cast of The Clearing includes Samantha Ainsworth, Christina Chickis, Tom Mirth, Andy Pivarnik, James Quinn.
When was The Clearing released and how long is it?
The Clearing was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.