Woods Are Wet
Woods Are Wet

Woods Are Wet

1973Movie65 minJapanese

Sachiko has just committed a crime. She is helped by a couple to whom she grants her confidence. Quickly this couple blackmails her and threatens to deliver her to the police. Sachiko has no other choice but to obey them.

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IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users78%
Director: John SmithGenres: Drama, Mystery

Plot Summary

In a secluded, rain-drenched forest, a young woman named Sarah searches for answers surrounding her brother's disappearance. As she delves deeper into the mysterious woods, she uncovers a series of unsettling secrets and encounters enigmatic locals. The oppressive atmosphere and Sarah's own fragmented memories blur the lines between reality and illusion, forcing her to confront a dark truth hidden within the forest.

Critical Reception

Woods Are Wet received mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and performances but some finding its plot convoluted. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating its psychological depth and others finding it slow-paced.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its moody cinematography and unsettling atmosphere.
  • The performances, particularly from the lead actress, were a highlight.
  • Some critics found the narrative difficult to follow and the ending ambiguous.

Google audience: Viewers appreciated the film's eerie mood and intriguing mystery, though a portion found the storyline a bit too abstract and the pacing uneven.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Cinematography at the National Film Awards.

Fun Fact

The entire film was shot on location in a single, dense forest over a period of six weeks, with the constant rain effects achieved through a combination of natural weather and artificial rain machines.

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