This World Alone


This World Alone is a 2018 science fiction drama film directed by Jordan Noel and written by Hudson Phillips. The film stars Belle Adams, Lau'rie Roach, Carrie Walrond Hood, Sophie Edwards, and Brandon O'Dell.

Plot

Three women are forced to survive once a cataclysmic event wipes out power all over the world.

Cast

  • Belle Adams as Sam
  • Lau'rie Roach as Dart
  • Carrie Walrond Hood as Connie
  • Sophie Edwards as Willow
  • Brandon O'Dell as Levi

    Production

of the film was shot over ten days for $30,000 in Hiawassee, Georgia.

Release

This World Alone premiered at Rome Film Festival in 2018, screened at Phoenix Film Festival in 2019 and released on May 18, 2021. It was distributed by 1091 Pictures.

Reception

Elisabeth Vincentelli at The New York Times said the film is "quietly thought-provoking." Trent Neely at Battle Royale With Cheese claims it has "some new perspectives in the post-apocalyptic genre." In a review at Moviejawn, Audrey Callerstrom said the ending falls apart and that the script and characters could be more polished. Jessica Baxter at Hammer to Nail mentioned that the film is excellent, but that the tone of the film drags. Film critic Dennis Schwartz gave the film a C+, stating "it needed more of something urgent to get me along for the journey." Rachel Willis at UK Film Review gave it two stars, claiming the score and cinematography are the highlights. The film won Best Narrative Feature at Oxford Film Festival in 2019.