The Forest (1982)

User Rating:

3.8/10   

Director:

Donald M. Jones

Writer:

Evan Jones (writer)

Release Date:

1982 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Horror

Tagline:

If you go down to the woods today - you might never get out alive!

Plot:

A cannibal hermit living in the woods preys on campers and hikers for his food supply.

Plot Keywords:

Forest | Camping | Ghost | Cannibal | Children

Cast

Dean Russell	...	Steve
Gary Kent	...	John (as Michael Brody)
Tomi Barrett	...	Sharon (as Elaine Warner)
John Batis	...	Charlie
Ann Wilkinson	...	Teddi
Jeanette Kelly	...	Mother
Corky Pigeon	...	John Jr.
Becki Burke	...	Jennifer
Tony Gee	...	Plumber
Stafford Morgan	...	Man
Marilyn Anderson	...	Woman
J.L. Clark	...	Mechanic
Don Jones	...	Forest Ranger

Also Known As:

Terror in the Forest

Runtime:

85 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

Finland:K-16 | Norway:18 (video premiere) | UK:18 (cut) | USA:R

Filming Locations:

Sequoia National Park - 47050 Generals Highway, Three Rivers, California, USA

Company:

Wide World of Entertainment

Quotes:

Jennifer: Run, or Daddy will eat you.

Soundtrack:

I'm Comin' On Strong

Stay Away from The Forest

Forest, The (1982)

* 1/2 (out of 4)

Yet another rip off of Friday the 13th, although this one here tries to be somewhat different by adding a ghost aspect. Two couples plan on going camping but the wives go one way while the husbands go the other way. Soon a hermit is stalking them because he needs something to eat. This film was shot for under $40,000 and it's easy to see on the screen. The acting is fair to say the least and the special effects are really poor but the direction isn't too bad. There are a couple good chase scenes but this hardly make the film worth watching. The subplot with the hermits ghost children is interesting but it really doesn't add too much. The film has a couple good moments but even at 85-minutes it's hard to sit through.