The Wind

On the harsh frontier, Lizzy Macklin, a capable and rugged pioneer, tends a lone homestead far from any town. The wind is a constant, almost alive presence that gnaws at the nerves and seems to carry whispers of danger. When a newly married couple arrives at a nearby cabin, the quiet becomes charged with fear and suspicion. Lizzy's determination to survive clashes with the strange events spiraling around her as the land itself feels hostile. Through dwindling supplies, escalating paranoia, and a growing sense that the terrain is shaping her fate, the story tightens into a suspenseful, oppressive mood. The bleak winter light, footprints in the snow, and the cabin's isolation heighten the tension Lizzy feels toward people and place.

Directed by Emma Tammi, The Wind is based on a story by Teresa Sutherland and marks Tammi's feature directing debut. It premiered at film festivals in 2018, establishing a bold, enduring take on frontier horror and women's history for audiences.

The Wind had a limited release and no widely reported worldwide gross. In practice the film found its audience through festival showings, specialized streaming, and niche theatrical runs, across North America and Europe, with some regional theatrical engagements and VOD.

The Wind has drawn attention for its stark visuals, the way the wind shapes sound and mood, and its female centered perspective on frontier myth. Critics highlight the lean pacing, claustrophobic silence, and the way landscape itself becomes a threatening character that lingers in viewers long after the credits roll.

Critics generally praised the atmosphere and performances, especially Caitlin Gerard as Lizzy. The film probes themes of isolation, gender power on the edge of civilization, and the tension between superstition and rational explanation, all set against a relentlessly unforgiving prairie landscape. Viewers note the severity that lingers after each scene.