REVIEW — Mashable
A Safe Distance is terrifically paced, unapologetically alluring, and psychologically exciting, making this thriller a salty, twisted treat.
SXSW 2026 PREVIEW — The A.V. Club
[A Safe Distance] is a snappy, dark, and thrilling story about getting stuck in the wilderness with people you can’t trust… A great setting and a sharp twist make it a memorable debut.
REVIEW — RogerEbert.com
Mercer has a solid eye, and directs performers well, especially the charismatic Tandia Mercedes… Not only is Mercedes a magnetic performer, Mercer shoots her limited settings well, giving the film a lush, natural look.
REVIEW — Black ASF
Shot with an almost hypnotic calm, Mercer’s direction leans into the natural beauty of the British Columbian wilderness… Brown plays Alex with a watchful intelligence that anchors the film’s subdued tone.
REVIEW — InSession Film
A lean, seductive thriller that builds tension slowly, letting atmosphere and character dynamics do most of the work. The result is the kind of film that pulls you in quietly before tightening its grip.
REVIEW — Midnight Screaming
This movie keeps you on your toes. I really enjoyed the characters. I thought they were really interesting and Bethany Brown did a wonderful job as the lead.
SXSW 2026 CAMERA SURVEY — IndieWire
Cinematographer Devan Scott tells IndieWire about the choices he made to bring the world of A Safe Distance to life.
INTERVIEW — The HoloFiles
A Safe Distance Director Gloria Mercer and Stars Bethany Brown and Tandia Mercedes Discuss Their Contemporary Bonnie and Clyde Thriller.
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INTERVIEW — Buzzworthy Radio
A Safe Distance Explores Freedom, Desire, and the Dangerous Pull of Reinvention.
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INTERVIEW — The Direct
The Direct sat down with A Safe Distance stars Bethany Brown and Tandia Mercedes, alongside director Gloria Mercer, to discuss their exciting SXSW 2026 entry and why it’ll stick with audiences.
REVIEW — Hammer To Nail
Cinematographer Devan Scott delivers beautiful shots of forest and surrounding landscapes, and composer Caleb Chan’s score adds the right note of eerie unease and longing.
REVIEW — Cinapse
A Canadian thriller that encircles a blood stained character study
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