Severed

A multinational forestry company conducts genetic experiments in a remote forest to increase timber yields. When the process fails, it releases a contagious virus that transforms loggers and environmental activists into aggressive, flesh-eating creatures. A small group of survivors must navigate the isolated woods and avoid the infected while attempting to escape the area.

This Canadian horror thriller was directed by Carl Bessai, marking the first of four films he directed between 2005 and 2015. The movie was produced by Voltage Pictures and Brightlight Pictures, with Andrew Boutilier, Cynthia Chapman, and Kirsten Newlands serving as producers. The main cast includes Paul Campbell, Julian Christopher, Michael Teigen, Sarah Lind, Leanne Adachi, and Patrick Gallagher, supported by a credited cast of 20 actors.

The film has received a mixed reception from viewers. It holds a rating of 4.5/10 on IMDb based on 2,200 votes and a slightly higher score of 4.8/10 on TMDB from 37 votes.