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6/10Cool story, but I think it would've worked better as a psychological movie instead of a horror movie.
Reviewed on January 16, 2016
The Forest(2016)
Everyone comes here looking for a way out
5.2(1,906)1h 33m2016-01-07
HorrorThrillerMystery
The Forest Synopsis
Set in the Aokigahara Forest, a real-life place in Japan where people go to end their lives. Against this backdrop, a young American woman comes in search of her twin sister, who has mysteriously disappeared.
The Forest (2016) is a horror, thriller and mystery film directed by Jason Zada, released on January 7, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Natalie Dormer, Eoin Macken, Stephanie Vogt and Osamu Tanpopo. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 1,906 ratings.
- Director:
- Jason Zada
- Writers:
- Ben Ketai, Nick Antosca, Sarah Cornwell
- Producers:
- David S. Goyer, David Linde, Tory Metzger
- Cinematographer:
- Mattias Troelstrup
- Composer:
- Bear McCreary
- Production:
- Lava Bear Films, AI Film, Phantom Four
- Budget:
- $10,000,000
- Revenue:
- $37,608,299
- Status:
- Released
The Forest (2016) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Forest before you stream it.
The Forest Cast & Crew
Main cast
Natalie Dormer
as Sara / Jess Price
Eoin Macken
as Rob
Stephanie Vogt
as Valerie
- Osamu Tanpopo
Osamu Tanpopo
as Homeless Man
- Yasuo Tobishima
Yasuo Tobishima
as Sushi Chef
- Ibuki Kaneda
Ibuki Kaneda
as Mei (Schoolgirl)
Akiko Iwase
as Head Teacher
- Kikuo Ichikawa
Kikuo Ichikawa
as Businessman
Noriko Sakura
as Mayumi
Jozef Aoki
as Visitor Center Morgue Man
Yûho Yamashita
as Sakura
Taylor Kinney
as Aiden
Key crew
Directed by Jason Zada, written by Ben Ketai, Nick Antosca and Sarah Cornwell, produced by David S. Goyer, David Linde and Tory Metzger.
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The Forest Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 1,906 ratings.
Frank Ochieng
The backbone of _The Forest’s_ conception is probably more fascinating than the horror film in which the narrative is based upon. Some may be familiar with the backstory of the “real” _Forest_ and its disturbing legendary reputation. Of course the reference is reserved for Japan’s Aokigahara Forest (a.k.a. “Suicide Forest”) at the geographical base of Mount Fuji where historically this has been the morbid albeit…
Reviewed on January 30, 2016
Gimly
3/10I gained absolutely nothing from this experience bar the knowledge that Natalie Dormer makes for an attractive goth. _Final rating:★½: - Boring/disappointing. Avoid if possible._
Reviewed on November 20, 2016
skyezero
2/10I would rather peel a raw onion and squeeze the juices into my eyes than watch recent horror movies coming out of Hollywood at the moment. WHY DO YOU STILL HAVE NO IMAGINATION AND JUST RELY ON CHEAP SHITTY JUMP SCENES WITH WANK PLOTS?! Okay. GRR. Random lady gets a casual phone call advising her sister has gone into the suicide forest and it’s been 48 hours so she’s presumed as a suicide and they’re not going to…
Reviewed on June 15, 2017
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The Forest – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Forest online?
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The Forest (2016) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Forest?
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The main cast of The Forest (2016) includes Natalie Dormer, Eoin Macken, Stephanie Vogt, Osamu Tanpopo and Yasuo Tobishima. The film was directed by Jason Zada. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Forest released?
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The Forest was released on January 7, 2016 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is The Forest worth watching?
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The Forest (2016) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 1,906 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, thriller and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Forest?
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Yes. The official The Forest trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.