The Forest (2016-I) (PG-13)

synopsis
Rising at the base of Mt. Fuji in Japan, the legendary real-life Aokigahara Forest is the suspense-filled setting of this supernatural thriller. A young American woman, Sara, journeys there in search of her twin sister, who has mysteriously disappeared. In the company of expatriate Aiden, Sara enters the forest having been well warned to "stay on the path." Determined to discover the truth about her sister's fate, Sara will have to face the angry and tormented souls of the dead that prey on anyone who dares come near them. These malevolent spirits lying in wait for Sara at every turn will plunge her into a frightening darkness from which she must fight to save herself.
details
Suspense/Thriller
1 hr. 35 min.
Opened January 8th, 2016
MovieGoer Review
The Forest is a low-budget horror film that arrives in January with the usual low expectations associated with early year releases. Considering the movie's undistinguished profile and limited marketing, it seems unlikely The Forest will gai... MORE

synopsis
Rising at the base of Mt. Fuji in Japan, the legendary real-life Aokigahara Forest is the suspense-filled setting of this supernatural thriller. A young American woman, Sara, journeys there in search of her twin sister, who has mysteriously disappeared. In the company of expatriate Aiden, Sara enters the forest having been well warned to "stay on the path." Determined to discover the truth about her sister's fate, Sara will have to face the angry and tormented souls of the dead that prey on anyone who dares come near them. These malevolent spirits lying in wait for Sara at every turn will plunge her into a frightening darkness from which she must fight to save herself.
details
Suspense/Thriller
1 hr. 35 min.
Opened January 8th, 2016
MovieGoer Review
The Forest is a low-budget horror film that arrives in January with the usual low expectations associated with early year releases. Considering the movie's undistinguished profile and limited marketing, it seems unlikely The Forest will gai... MORE