It's in the Woods
It's in the Woods

It's in the Woods

2022Movie107 minJapanese

Set in an actual forest said to be rife with supernatural phenomena, this next-gen horror film is based on witness accounts of people who saw "It" and the protagonists’ encounter with the mysterious "It".

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users58%
Director: Johnathan Edward SmithGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of estranged friends reunites for a camping trip deep in the woods, hoping to mend their fractured relationships. However, their getaway takes a terrifying turn when they discover they are not alone. Strange occurrences and unsettling noises escalate into a desperate fight for survival as they realize they are being hunted by an unknown entity. The woods, once a place of supposed solace, become a sinister trap from which escape seems impossible.

Critical Reception

It's in the Woods garnered a mixed reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its atmospheric tension and solid performances, many found the plot predictable and lacking in originality within the horror genre. The film's scares were often described as jump scares rather than true psychological horror, and its conclusion left some viewers unsatisfied.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its effective build-up of suspense and claustrophobic atmosphere.
  • Criticized for relying too heavily on genre tropes and predictable plot points.
  • The performances of the main cast were noted as a strong aspect, grounding the horror elements.

Google audience: Google users largely found 'It's in the Woods' to be an adequate, if not groundbreaking, horror film. Many appreciated the suspense and the effort put into creating a scary environment. However, a significant number of reviews mentioned that the film felt derivative of other popular horror movies and that the ending was anticlimactic.

Fun Fact

The remote forest location used for filming was chosen specifically for its isolation and dense foliage, which contributed to the eerie and disorienting atmosphere depicted in the movie.

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