Film Synopsis

Film Synopsis

Indigenous follows the story of a group of young people who upon completing College decide to celebrate by journeying together to the tranquil, region of Cornwall. However, while there they do not count on the deranged, psychotic nature of a local within the so-called “peaceful” Cornish countryside.

Indigenous takes the classic old slasher genre and gives it new modern twists which keep audience enticed as to the nature of the film. Inspired by the likes of Wrong Turn, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Candyman Indigenous offers a new nail-biting twist on the typical conventions found within slasher movies and attempts to revive and revamp this forgotten genre into the new age.  

Hidden away from the world and ridiculed by those around him Travis Smith lost all sense of his mentality and belonging. Fuelled by hatred and rage, they slaughter all inhabitants until there is one soul survivor standing, Travis. Alone he takes on multiple personas and is devoted to tormenting any who enter his village.

This group of young people had been close friends throughout their College years. Little did they know this “vacation” would test the very limits of their friendship. When arguments arise amongst the group along the way there are split divides within the group, making them more vulnerable to the savage, brutal nature of one of the locals. When chaos erupts and the trip turns violent these young teenagers find themselves fighting for their lives in a strange, rural surrounding unfamiliar to them. In a battle

Previous slasher flick fans will not be disappointed with this present take on the classic genre that have audiences questioning their very sanity. A strong script, desolate menacing setting, unnerving photography and a felon to rival Lector’s sanity combine to challenging the very boundaries of reality itself. What is truth and what are lies? Audiences cannot afford to miss this spine tingling tale which will leave audiences hanging on a knifes edge.

Jack Elphick-Calle