Offseason

The remote island of Lone Palm, cut off from the mainland by a single, weather‑worn bridge, is a place where the sea seems to hold its breath and the fog rolls in like a living veil. The town that clings to its shoreline feels abandoned yet watchful, its empty streets echoing with the quiet rustle of gulls and the low murmur of distant waves. The atmosphere is deliberately uneasy, a blend of coastal charm and lingering dread that suggests something older than any visitor has ever known is waiting just beneath the surface.

When a terse, urgent letter arrives announcing a disturbance at her mother’s grave, Marie Aldrich feels compelled to return to the place she left behind. She travels with her estranged boyfriend, George Darrow, hoping the familiar presence will anchor her as she confronts the unsettling memories that the island provokes. From the moment they cross the bridge, the sense of being observed grows, and the looming promise that the bridge will close for the season adds an invisible deadline to their quest. The island’s isolation forces Marie to wrestle with personal doubts and the weight of family secrets that have long been buried in the sand.

The film settles into a slow‑burn, atmospheric thriller where every creaking board and distant splash hints at a deeper, unseen menace. The tone is both haunting and contemplative, inviting viewers to share Marie’s growing unease as the town’s shadows seem to shift with each gust of wind. As spring approaches, the promise of relief feels as fleeting as the sunrise over the water, leaving Marie to question what truths lie beneath the island’s quiet façade and whether she can survive long enough to uncover them.

Last Updated: August 10, 2025 at 00:18