Death Forest: Forbidden Forest 2
Death Forest: Forbidden Forest 2

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Death Forest: Forbidden Forest 2

2015
Movie
68 min
Japanese

A high school drama club has a training camp at an ex-school building near a dark forest. Troubled student Kizuki (Yuka Kuramochi) suddenly joins the drama club on the day they go to the training camp, but Kizuki doesn't take part in their practice.

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IMDb3.4/10
Director: Michael Matteo RossiGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends ventures into a cursed forest, seeking to confront a vengeful spirit named 'The Butcher'. As they delve deeper into the woods, they become targets of the entity and its terrifying creations. Survival hinges on their ability to uncover the dark secrets of the forest before they are all consumed by its evil.

Critical Reception

Death Forest: Forbidden Forest 2 was met with a generally negative reception from critics and audiences. It is often criticized for its low production value, predictable plot, and reliance on gore over substance. While some viewers appreciated its attempts at creating a slasher atmosphere, the film ultimately failed to deliver a compelling horror experience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks originality and relies heavily on jump scares and gore.

  • Character development is minimal, making it hard to invest in their survival.

  • Production quality is subpar, detracting from the overall horror atmosphere.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available generally reflect disappointment with the film's execution, citing poor acting and a weak storyline as major drawbacks.

Fun Fact

The film is a sequel to the 2014 independent horror film 'Death Forest', though it shares little continuity beyond the general premise and the titular forest.

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