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Blackwoods
Matt is haunted by the death of a girl from a car accident he caused years ago. Matt was drunk and as he reached for the car radio, he struck the girl as she crossed the road. The guilt that he feels has altered his sense of reality, making Matt's life a mystery full of shadows and phantoms. Now, years later Matt goes away for weekend with his new girlfriend Dawn. After a wild session of lovemaking, Dawn goes for a walk. While she is away a strange man with an ax comes into the motel room and attacks Matt. After that incident Matt goes into the woods, looking for Dawn. There he encounters Dawn's family who tie him down and put him on trail for the murder of the girl years before. They find him guilty and he is sent back into the forest to be hunted down by the family. The deeper Matt runs into the forest the farther his mind is lost to the Blackwoods.
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Plot Summary
A young couple, Ben and Gina, inherits a remote, isolated mansion from a deceased relative they never knew. Upon arrival, they discover the house is filled with disturbing secrets and unsettling events. As they delve deeper into the mansion's history and their family's past, they uncover a dark lineage and a sinister presence that threatens to consume them.
Critical Reception
Blackwoods received generally negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot, uninspired horror elements, and weak character development. While some acknowledged a few moments of suspense, the overall consensus was that the film failed to deliver a compelling or original horror experience.
What Reviewers Say
Criticized for a derivative and unoriginal plot that relies on common horror tropes.
Noted for underdeveloped characters and a lack of genuine scares or suspense.
Found to be a forgettable entry in the horror genre with little to distinguish itself.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally unimpressed, with many viewers finding the film to be slow-paced and lacking in significant horror elements. Some found the premise intriguing but ultimately felt the execution was poor.
Fun Fact
Despite its release in 2001, 'Blackwoods' was filmed in 1998 and experienced significant delays in its distribution.
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