IMDb 4.2 2018 HD

30 Miles from Nowhere

30 Miles from Nowhere

2018
Comedy Horror
83 min NR USA
4.39 / 10
4.2 IMDB

When five college pals return to rural Wisconsin for their estranged friend's funeral, what begins as an uneasy reunion becomes a terrifying fight for survival.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Caitlin Koller / Mauricio Medina-Elizondo
Starring
Carrie Preston / Seana Kofoed / Rob Benedict / Cathy Shim / Marielle Scott / William Smillie / Postell Pringle / Rusty Schwimmer

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

tense suspenseful terrifying dramatic unsettling gripping fearful survival reunion dread claustrophobic

Reviews

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Olivia Grant
Apr 12, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

A gripping exercise in escalating dread, '30 Miles from Nowhere' masterfully uses a funeral reunion to plunge its characters into a fight for their lives. The film’s success hinges on its ability to create a palpable atmosphere of…

J
Julian Thorne
Apr 12, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

In '30 Miles from Nowhere,' the journey back to a fraught reunion quickly becomes a desperate flight for survival. The film’s initial focus on the strained dynamics between old friends is compelling, setting a stage ripe for conflict.…

S
Sophia Chen
Apr 12, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

While '30 Miles from Nowhere' treads familiar ground, it does so with a certain conviction. The film’s strength lies in its commitment to its characters' fractured relationships, using the funeral as a catalyst for both emotional and physical…

M
Marcus Bellweather
Apr 12, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This is a tightly wound thriller that knows precisely how to play on audience expectations. '30 Miles from Nowhere' begins with the quiet hum of unresolved history between its characters, a palpable tension that the film wisely lets…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 12, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

A familiar premise gets a fresh coat of dread in '30 Miles from Nowhere.' The film excels at building tension from the outset, leveraging the inherent awkwardness of a reunion among estranged friends. The performances, particularly from the…

FAQs

Given the plot summary describes a 'terrifying fight for survival,' it is highly probable that '30 Miles from Nowhere' contains scenes of violence, intense suspense, and potentially disturbing content. It is unlikely to be suitable for younger viewers or those sensitive to horror or thriller genres. Parental guidance is strongly advised for any potential younger viewers.