The Backwoods

Two couples on a hunting trip in the Spanish countryside find themselves lost in a terrifying labyrinth of woods. As paranoia and mistrust grow, they realize they are being hunted by an unseen force. Their struggle for survival becomes a desperate fight against the wilderness and each other.

The Backwoods received a mixed reception from critics, with some praising its atmospheric tension and suspense, while others found its plot to be convoluted and its scares less effective than intended. Audience reception was similarly divided, with its bleak tone and ambiguous ending proving divisive.

• Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and sense of dread.

• Criticized for an overly complicated and sometimes nonsensical plot.

• Found to be suspenseful in parts, but ultimately lacking in truly memorable scares.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and varied, with some appreciating the film's dark tone and suspenseful build-up, while others found the narrative confusing and the resolution unsatisfying.

Gary Oldman, who plays one of the main characters, reportedly had a difficult time with the film's challenging shooting conditions in the remote Spanish wilderness.