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Don't Go in the Woods

1981·Movie
1h 22min·R
33
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb3.7Rotten Tomatoes–22%
IMDb3.7Rotten Tomatoes–22%

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and violent

  • Tension8
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy4
  • Pathos3
  • Catharsis2

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Narrative Structure6
  • Direction5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Sound Centrality6
  • Cinematography5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Everyone has nightmares about the ugliest way to die.

Four friends take a weekend camping trip in the mountains of Utah, where a homicidal woodsman begins murdering tourists.
Slasher FilmLow-Budget HorrorMysteryIsolationGruesomeTensionBackwoods SettingSurvival Horror

Crew

Directed by:
James Bryan
Written by:
Garth Eliassen, Garth Eliassen
Produced by:
Roberto Gomez, Suzette Gomez, William Stockdale
Composed by:
Hank Zinman, H. Kingsley Thurber

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Don't Go in the Woods legally?

PhiloAMC+ShudderScreamboxPlexEternal FamilyCineverseMidnight Pulp

Don't Go in the Woods is included with a subscription to Philo, Shudder, Eternal Family, and Midnight Pulp in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Cineverse, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Don't Go in the Woods worth watching?

33
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 33/100 (IMDb 3.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Don't Go in the Woods rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Don't Go in the Woods?

1 h 22 min

Don't Go in the Woods runs 1 h 22 min.

What language is Don't Go in the Woods in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Don't Go in the Woods?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Don't Go in the Woods in 129 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Don't Go in the Woods use?

Breast AttackPeek-a-Boo CorpseTorches and PitchforksHe Who Fights MonstersAn Arm and a LegCaught in a SnareDolled-Up InstallmentBittersweet EndingGenre SavvyVideo NastyImprobable Use of a WeaponThe Sheriffand 51 more

TV Tropes lists 63 storytelling tropes for Don't Go in the Woods, including Breast Attack, Peek-a-Boo Corpse, Torches and Pitchforks.