Woodland
Woodland

Woodland

2018Movie87 minEnglish

On an island in the Pacific Northwest, a junkie photojournalist's disturbing future is revealed to him through the images he shoots.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Alexandra CatiereGenres: Drama, Horror

Plot Summary

In this unsettling psychological thriller, a young woman on a solo camping trip finds her solitude shattered by disturbing encounters with locals and the encroaching wilderness. As reality blurs with hallucination, she must confront primal fears and the dark secrets lurking just beyond the treeline. The film explores themes of isolation, paranoia, and the uncanny.

Critical Reception

Woodland received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its atmospheric tension and unsettling mood, though some found its narrative deliberately ambiguous and slow-paced. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating its unique horror elements and others finding it too abstract.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its palpable atmosphere and creeping dread.
  • Lauded for its unsettling psychological horror elements.
  • Criticized by some for its deliberate ambiguity and pacing.

Google audience: Audience reception for Woodland is not widely documented on Google reviews, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in a single, continuous take, adding to its immersive and disorienting effect for viewers.

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