The Woods
The Woods

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The Woods

2013
Movie
Adult · 18+
128 min
English

In the primal redwood forests of California, the unspoiled serenity is threatened. In The Woods, something is going hump in the night. People are reporting odd noises and flashes of blinding light. Men who have never looked at other men find themselves overcome with raging hard ons and an irresistible need to suck, fuck or get fucked. And, people are disappearing! Some speculate that there are aliens in The Woods, abducting people. Could it be? And, could this be somehow related to the powerful, rough, gay erotic urges that are coursing through these sexy studs’ veins?Award-winning director Tony Dimarco has crafted a tale of sexual mystery where the victims are possessed by some unexplained force moving them to commit out-of-this-world acts of intense, hardcore, energized fucking, whenever and wherever opportunity presents itself.

Insights

IMDb5.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes30%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users45%
Director: J.T. PettyGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a camping trip in the remote Pacific Northwest find themselves stalked by an unknown entity. As they try to survive the terrifying ordeal, they uncover a dark secret about the woods and the unsettling history of the area. Their fight for survival becomes a desperate race against time as the entity's presence grows more aggressive and malevolent.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with some praising its atmosphere and performances while others criticized its predictable plot and lack of originality. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating the horror elements while others found it to be a standard genre entry.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric tension and visual style.

  • Criticized for a derivative plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • Some found the scares effective, while others felt they were uninspired.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's eerie atmosphere and occasional effective scares. However, many also point out that the story feels familiar and doesn't offer many surprises, leading to a sense of disappointment for those seeking a truly innovative horror experience.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'The Blair Witch Project 2: The Woods' and was intended as a sequel to the original Blair Witch Project before being redeveloped as a standalone film.

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