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Chilling Film Revives 1967 Glacier Park Bear Attack

1/27/2026

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Summary

Story summary

A new film directed by Burke Doeren depicts a bear attack that killed two people, based on a 1967 Glacier National Park tragedy.
The story follows park rangers and a group of teenagers facing rogue bears during fire season.
The film emphasizes the horror of the initial attack, the bear threat’s strong realism, and the characters’ vulnerability.
It critiques conservation efforts but struggles to engage viewers with its character dynamics.

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Story summary

A new film directed by Burke Doeren depicts a bear attack that killed two people, based on a 1967 Glacier National Park tragedy.
The story follows park rangers and a group of teenagers facing rogue bears during fire season.
The film emphasizes the horror of the initial attack, the bear threat’s strong realism, and the characters’ vulnerability.
It critiques conservation efforts but struggles to engage viewers with its character dynamics.