Six friends set out to a secluded house for a relaxing weekend away, when they unwittingly start a snowballing effect of chaos, death and paranoia. As the body count climbs, the survivors don't kno...
More than just another indie slasher flick, “The Only Ones” is a tense, psychological horror film that digs into paranoia, distrust, and self-destruction. While it has all the makings of a classic “friends in a remote location” horror setup, it quickly turns into something deeper and far more unsettling. With strong writing, solid character development, and some truly well-executed twists, writer / director Jordan Miller proves that a well-built story can elevate the genre beyond its usual tropes.
The film follows six friends (Cayla Berejikian, Jeb Aufiero, Emily Classen, Zach Ruchkin, Paul Cottman, and Tatiana Nya Ford) heading to a secluded house for what’s supposed to be a relaxing getaway. Things don’t go as planned of course, and a string of bad luck quickly escalates into a deadly cause for alarm as the body count rises. The real horror comes not just from the violence itself, but from the unraveling of trust within the group.
This isn’t a typical masked-killer slasher movie, but one that is more about the horrors of self destruction. In other words, the true threat isn’t lurking outside, but coming from within.
The characters are well-developed, making them people you actually care about. Their relationships, fears, and flaws are explored in a way that makes their inevitable downfall feel all the more tragic. It does take a while to get the ball rolling, but stick with it and you’ll be rewarded.
Miller is a filmmaker who clearly understands both the psychological and physical aspects of the genre, balancing the slasher elements with something more introspective. He builds tension well, and even in the film’s quieter moments, there’s an unease that never really goes away.
While it’s not a perfect film, “The Only Ones” is mostly successful. It delivers suspense, meaningful writing, and memorable twists. This is a slasher story that digs deeper, exploring inner fears just as much as external threats.
