WESTHAMPTON

(director/writer: Christian Nilsson; screenwriter: story by Nilsson & Terence Krey; cinematographer: Dave Brick; editor: Terence Krey; music: Nicholas Marks; cast: Finn Wittrock (Tom Bell), RJ Mitte (Fitz), Jake Weary (Dickie), Amy Forsyth (Avery), Roxanne Schiebergen (Beth), Tovah Feldshuh (Mrs. Lucas), Sam Strike (Jay); Runtime: 94; MPAA Rating: NR; producers: Christian Nilsson, Terence Krey, Saraleah Cogan, Rob Hinderliter, Alex Robins; Obscured Releasing; 2025-in a B/W opening)

“Things are heavy-handed.”

Reviewed by Dennis Schwartz
 
Christian Nilsson (“Dashcam”/”Unsubscribe”) directs and writes a “you can’t go home again” themed film, based on a story she wrote with Terence Krey.

Tom Bell (Finn Wittrock) is a young filmmaker whose first film is about a tragic car accident he caused in his Westhampton hometown, in which his girlfriend was killed. He plans on showcasing it in Westhampton to show what he’s learned from that tragedy he caused.

When returning to Westhampton to be at the film’s opening, he’s greeted with contempt by his old acquaintances such as the bartender (RJ Mitte) and the police officer (Jake Weary). While his ex-gf Beth (Roxanne Schiebergen) and her little sister Avery (Amy Forsyth) are more receptive to him.

The question asked is how his friends feel after watching the movie with him present.

Things are heavy-handed, as the self-absorbed Tom is not very likable and it’s debatable if the accident changed him for the better.

I found the movie lacking warmth, just like I felt when I visited Long Island’s Westhampton and mingled for a week-end with the in-crowd, the celebs, the wealthy, the artists and the wannabes.
It played at the Tribeca Film Festival.

REVIEWED ON 7/15/2026  GRADE: B-
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