“The Seeding” follows Wyndham, a man who gets lost in the desert and finds himself trapped in a canyon with a woman.

Right off the bat, “The Seeding” sets an uneasy atmosphere. This is a secluded and small-scale story, set in just one location. Because of this, there isn’t a lot going on in the film, but it does a phenomenal job of slowly revealing information and building up tension.

Writer-director Barnaby Clay provides the audience with subtle clues throughout, while still maintaining a sense of ambiguity. This will keep viewers guessing the entire way, as it isn’t entirely clear what certain characters’ intentions are.

“The Seeding” is an extremely intense movie, largely due to the sound design, cinematography and the performance of Scott Haze.

The score here is unnerving at times, and it really allows you to feel like you’re descending into madness right alongside the main character. Haze’s acting aids the experience as well, delivering shivers through his expressive dialogue. This is a great location for a horror movie, and the visuals capture the beauty of the desolate environment, along with the horrors that it can contain.

There are a few bizarre moments that could have been cut out completely. This is a 101-minute film, and it might have worked better just 5-10 minutes shorter.

“The Seeding” isn’t going to be a movie for everyone, but it’s undoubtedly effective for what it is. This is an isolated, slow burn that takes its time revealing information to the viewer.

Rating: 4 out of 5