Antlers

About

Antlers is a 2021 supernatural horror film directed by Scott Cooper, starring Keri Russell, Jesse Plemons, and Jeremy T. Thomas. The movie is set in the small town of Cispus Falls, Oregon, and centers around the wendigo, a malevolent spirit from Native American folklore. The story follows Julia Meadows, a school teacher who becomes concerned about one of her students, Lucas Weaver, due to his strange behavior and frightening drawings. Unbeknownst to Julia, Lucas is harboring a dark secret involving his family and an ancient evil. The film explores themes of family trauma, addiction, and the impact of human actions on nature, using the wendigo as a metaphor for greed and consumption. While Antlers attempts to respectfully adapt Native American mythology, it has faced criticism for cultural appropriation and minimizing Native American characters. Despite these challenges, the film offers a blend of horror and cultural mythology, providing a unique and thought-provoking cinematic experience. The wendigo's transformation and its insatiable hunger drive the plot's dark and suspenseful narrative.