Shadowed

"Shadowed" is the story of a group of friends who take a backpacking trip together in the mountains outside Seattle shortly after one of their friends is found murdered. The friends are bonded by their grief for their lost friend, but they also harbor suspicions and resentments for each other, and in the woods those dark feelings get darker and the bonds of friendship begin to come loose. An excellent story, with great acting, a superb score, fine camera work, many memorable scenes, and cool city and forest locations. It's the first film of writer-director Joey Johnson, and yet it holds together extremely well. A great independent thriller.