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Deadwood Park is a 2007 horror film that tells the story of a group of college friends who venture into the woods to find a mysterious abandoned amusement park. The film's story centers around a character named George, who is played by William Clifton. George is a troubled and angst-ridden young man who has recently lost his father. He sees a vision of his father in his dreams, urging him to visit the park which triggers his desire to visit the abandoned amusement park.

The rest of the crew consists of George's girlfriend, Jenny (Lindsey Luscri), his best friend, Will (Bryan Lane), and two other friends who are named Vanessa (Lauren Meley) and Craig (Jason Hamer). The group makes their way into the woods to find the park, which is said to be cursed and haunted. When they finally locate the park, they find that it is in shambles, seemingly abandoned for decades. They choose to explore the park, despite its ominous appearance.

The friends soon discover that they are not alone in the park. They encounter a series of mysterious and frightening events that start to unravel the group's relationships and sanity. They stumble upon a strange, shadowy figure that follows them throughout the park, seemingly trying to lead them on. The friends also come across mutilated animals and other bizarre sounds and images indicating a dark presence that haunts the park.

As they spend more time within the park, the group becomes increasingly paranoid and fearful, driven to the brink of hysteria. Strange occurrences, ominous voices, and terrifying visions start to haunt them, leading to a series of unexplainable events. They begin to experience intense feelings of anxiety, paranoia, and fear. While some members of the group question their sanity, others start to believe that they are the only ones who can save themselves from the dark, malevolent entity that has taken hold of the park.

The movie is unique because it employs a slow unraveling of the plot, and the suspense within the movie increases as the story develops. The director and writer of the film do not feel a rushed need to give away the entire plot in one shot, giving the audience time to feel the nervous anticipation of what is going to happen next. As the characters start to lose their grip on reality, the audience will feel that same sense of tension and discomfort, heightening the horror experience.

The plot is not overtly complicated, and those who enjoy horror genre will find that it has all the regular components such as jump scares, a sense of dread, and a plot that builds towards a thrilling climax. What makes Deadwood Park special is the subdued approach to the horror genre, choosing to rely on atmosphere and setting instead of cheap thrills to drive the plot forward.

In conclusion, Deadwood Park is a unique take on the horror genre that provides the viewer with a slow-burning plot that creeps underneath the skin, providing a genuinely scary experience. The film stands apart from others within the genre by focusing on the atmosphere and slow unfolding of the plot. This allows for the viewers to sink into the story and experience a thrilling ride through the woods as the group struggles to survive the nightmarish park.

Deadwood Park is a 2011 horror movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 57 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 4.6.