Panteon Woods
Panteon Woods

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Panteon Woods

2015
Movie
68 min
English

Riley, a cryptozoology fanatic, and her Sister Rebecca want to increase the popularity of their conspiracy channel. They decide to hire a local controversial hunter to aid them in the search of a supposed werewolf roaming the forest of their little town. They find the secret of the Panteon Woods but never return.

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IMDb3.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes20%
Google Users35%
Director: Dan M. JohnsonGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of college students on a camping trip in the remote Panteon Woods discover that the area is rumored to be haunted by an ancient entity. As they venture deeper into the woods, they begin to experience unsettling phenomena and realize they may not be alone, leading to a fight for survival against a force they cannot comprehend.

Critical Reception

Panteon Woods received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its atmospheric tension and commitment to its horror premise, many found the plot predictable and underdeveloped. The film struggled to distinguish itself within the crowded found-footage horror genre, with several reviews citing a lack of originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its eerie atmosphere and initial tension.

  • Criticized for a derivative plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • Lacked the scares and originality to stand out in the genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews suggest a disappointment with the film's execution. While some appreciated the attempt at creating a frightening atmosphere, many felt the story was slow, the scares were uninspired, and the ending was unsatisfying. The found-footage style was also noted as contributing to a sense of visual confusion rather than immersion.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely on location in a secluded forest to enhance its realistic and unsettling atmosphere, with much of the dialogue improvised by the cast during filming.

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