Camping Trip (film)
Camping Trip is a 2020 Canadian horror film directed by Leonardo Danto and co-directed by Demetrius Stear. The film falls into the found footage subgenre.
The plot centers around two couples who embark on a camping trip in the summer of 2020 during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. They initially seek an escape from the anxieties surrounding the global health crisis. However, they soon encounter strange and unsettling events in the wilderness, leading them to believe they are not alone and that a more sinister threat is present. The film explores themes of paranoia, isolation, and the psychological impact of the pandemic on individuals.
Camping Trip utilizes the found footage format to create a sense of realism and immediacy, aiming to immerse the audience in the protagonists' increasingly terrifying experience. The film was shot in Ontario, Canada. The cast includes Leonardo Danto, Caitlin Nicell, Jonathan Keltz, and Julia Tomasone.