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Preservation is a gripping, tense thriller that centers on three young campers - Mike, Sean, and Wit - who venture into the wild for a weekend of hunting and bonding before Mike deploys to the military. As their camping excursion begins, the audience is introduced to the dynamic between the three characters, with Mike as the alpha male, Sean as the lovable, clownish friend, and Wit as the more reserved and thoughtful member of the group. As the trio sets up camp, they realize that their wilderness experience may not be as peaceful as they initially thought.

Throughout the film, the audience is introduced to a sense of foreboding as it becomes increasingly clear that the three main characters are being stalked by a mysterious hunter. The hunter quickly makes his presence known by stealing Sean's weapon and leaving a cryptic message seemingly intended to scare them. The group's initial reaction is to assume that it is just a prank played by another group of campers, ignoring the warning signs and chalk it up as nothing more than a minor annoyance. However, as the night progresses, they discover the hunter has taken their supplies, leaving them stranded in the wilderness with no food or water, and no way to call for help.

As the situation becomes more and more dire, Mike becomes increasingly aggressive and controlling, insisting that he can protect them from the hunter. His behavior puts a strain on the friendship between the three, deepening the underlying conflicts they already carried into the woods. Meanwhile, Sean and Wit try to stay calm, coming up with strategies to survive, and attempting to preserve their dwindling water supply. Wit, who is a keen reader of survival guides, is the unsung hero of the trio, bringing an air of intelligence and creativity to the group's efforts to defend themselves against the hunter.

The suspense in Preservation is almost unbearable as Mike, Sean, and Wit are faced with one dangerous situation after another - from the hunter's brutal traps to the ominous noises coming from the woods. As the stakes get higher, the characters are forced to confront their own morality, and the painful truths that they've been hiding from one another. The setting of the film adds to the tension, as the trio is stranded in a dense forest, isolated from the rest of humanity, with no option but to face their fears.

Wrenn Schmidt delivers a standout performance as Wit, portraying her as a complex character with a depth and intelligence, bringing a much-needed balance to the trio. Pablo Schreiber is intense and formidable as the hunter, who remains faceless for the majority of the film, adding to his mystique and making him all the more frightening. Aaron Staton's performance as the conflicted Mike is equally impressive, delivering a performance that is both nuanced and intimidating.

Preservation is directed by Christopher Denham and is a suspenseful and engrossing thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. With stunning cinematography and an intense storyline, the movie will have you rooting for the protagonists as they strive to survive against all odds. This movie is for fans of survival thrillers, horror, and psychological dramas, and it delivers a nuanced and thrilling take on the survivalist genre.

Preservation is a 2015 thriller with a runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 4.8 and a MetaScore of 44.