Backwood Madness(2025)
Madness is coming
Backwood Madness Synopsis
The war amongst men had an influence on the beings of the forest. Now the beings demand revenge. Balance between men and the forest has been broken.
Backwood Madness (2025) is a fantasy and horror film directed by Ari Savonen, released on August 22, 2025 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Toni Kandelin, Jari Manninen, Aleksanteri Jaakkola and Jarmo Koski. Viewers rate it 2.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Ari Savonen
- Writers:
- Ari Savonen, Jari Manninen, Janne-Markus Katila
- Producers:
- Ari Savonen, Kimmo Perkkiö
- Cinematographer:
- Mikko Löppönen
- Composer:
- Jussi Huhtala
- Status:
- Released
Backwood Madness (2025) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Backwood Madness before you stream it.
Backwood Madness Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Toni Kandelin
Toni Kandelin
as Muukalainen (Outsider)
Jari Manninen
as Father Aatami
- Aleksanteri Jaakkola
Aleksanteri Jaakkola
as Väinö
- Jarmo Koski
Jarmo Koski
as Father Juhani
Roope Olenius
as Tapio
- Niina Ylipahkala
Niina Ylipahkala
as Eeva
- Aslak Karsten
Aslak Karsten
as Shaman
Sami Huhtala
as Oksa the Troll King
- Ari Karhunen
Ari Karhunen
as Witch Doctor / Torko / Vesihiisi / Soldier
- Kristian Aho
Kristian Aho
as Elder Troll King
- Jukka Hautajärvi
Jukka Hautajärvi
as Rahko / Villager
- Harri Rautiainen
Harri Rautiainen
as Witchdoctor
Key crew
Directed by Ari Savonen, written by Ari Savonen, Jari Manninen and Janne-Markus Katila, produced by Ari Savonen and Kimmo Perkkiö.
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Backwood Madness Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 2.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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Backwood Madness – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Backwood Madness online?
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Backwood Madness (2025) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Backwood Madness?
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The main cast of Backwood Madness (2025) includes Toni Kandelin, Jari Manninen, Aleksanteri Jaakkola, Jarmo Koski and Roope Olenius. The film was directed by Ari Savonen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Backwood Madness released?
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Backwood Madness was released on August 22, 2025 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is Backwood Madness worth watching?
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Backwood Madness (2025) holds an average rating of 2.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Backwood Madness?
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Yes. The official Backwood Madness trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.