: What begins as an idealistic attempt at self-sufficiency quickly unravels as the family faces legal and political pressures. The isolation heightens the mother's mental health struggles and the father's growing paranoia, reminiscent of real-life events like Ruby Ridge .
: The story is anchored by 10-year-old Riley Hayes (Lexy Kolker), who must navigate her parents' "descent into madness". Production & Background Manifest West(2022)
: Holds a 67% rating based on critic reviews. : What begins as an idealistic attempt at
: The film was a Gibson family project; it was written and co-directed by Joe and Louie Gibson, starring their brother Milo Gibson. Production & Background : Holds a 67% rating
: 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 is available on several streaming platforms, including: Prime Video The Roku Channel Pluto TV (Free with ads) MANIFEST WEST (2022) Trailer | Western Drama Thriller
: 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.