Manifest West(2022) -
: The film was a Gibson family project; it was written and co-directed by Joe and Louie Gibson, starring their brother Milo Gibson.
: Reviewers from Film Threat and Collider highlight the film's "grim but inspiring" tone and its focus on the "nuclear family unit" under extreme pressure. How to Watch
is a slow-burn western drama thriller that follows a family's descent into chaos after moving off-grid. Told from the perspective of a 12-year-old girl, the film explores the psychological toll of a father’s decision to escape society for a remote mountain life. Core Narrative Manifest West(2022)
The film is available on several streaming platforms, including: Prime Video The Roku Channel Pluto TV (Free with ads) MANIFEST WEST (2022) Trailer | Western Drama Thriller
: It was the first film to receive SAG clearance to shoot after the initial COVID-19 lockdowns, filmed in Forest Falls, California, in June 2020 with a small crew. : The film was a Gibson family project;
: Holds a 67% rating based on critic reviews.
: The story is anchored by 10-year-old Riley Hayes (Lexy Kolker), who must navigate her parents' "descent into madness". Production & Background Told from the perspective of a 12-year-old girl,
: Driven by a desire to protect his family from what he perceives as a corrupt system, Dave Hayes (Milo Gibson) moves his wife and two daughters from the suburbs to a cabin in the mountains.