Throughout, Ann clings to the hope of civilization, listening to a crank radio that broadcasts an emergency message in French, a language she does not understand, and other reminders of her past life.

On her way back from getting food from a nearby home, Ann comes across an injured man, Chris (Adam David Thompson), and his teenage stepdaughter, Olivia (Gina Piersanti).

Left with no other options, Ann grinds up a bottle of aspirin, mixes it with baby formula, including droplets of her own blood, and feeds it to her daughter.

[6] Dennis Harvey of Variety wrote, "Though there's not a whole lot of plot here, Ebeltoft makes a virtue of writing economy, and director Rod Blackhurt [sic]... maintains considerable interest as well as a consistent low hum of tension.

"[7] The New York Times's Jeannette Catsoulis called the film "unexpectedly engaging", adding, "More psychodrama than postapocalyptic adventure, the movie parcels out its scares in small, effective jolts, delivering just enough menace to remind us of the stakes.

"[8] The Village Voice's Tatiana Crane wrote, "Although writer David Ebeltoft's post-apocalyptic story feels familiar at times (reminiscent of parts of Stephen King's The Stand), the scenery and Blackhurst's direction make Here Alone a verdant, suspenseful treat.

"[9] Noel Murray of the Los Angeles Times was more critical, writing, "The parts where Ann fights savagely against the bloodthirsty hordes then returns to take care of her baby are particularly poignant.