Backwoods(2020)
Beware the legend of The Hangman.
Backwoods Synopsis
High school cheerleader Molly woke bound and gagged in the trunk of her boyfriend's car. That was the high point of her night. After escaping her abductor and fleeing into the nearby forest, she comes face-to-face with the town urban legend: The Hangman, a deformed zealot said to hang male trespassers and keep the women as "brides". Now, Molly, along with her best friend and would-be rescuer Noah must work together to avoid becoming his latest victims.
Backwoods (2020) is a horror, thriller and mystery film directed by Thomas Smith, released on December 1, 2020 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars Isabella Alberti, Michael Anthony Bagozzi, Scott Alan Warner and Angelina Alberti.
- Director:
- Thomas Smith
- Writers:
- Erin Lilley, Thomas Smith
- Cinematographer:
- Erin Lilley
- Production:
- Fighting Owl Films
- Status:
- Released
Backwoods (2020) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Backwoods before you stream it.
Backwoods Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Isabella Alberti
Isabella Alberti
as Molly
Michael Anthony Bagozzi
as Noah
- Scott Alan Warner
Scott Alan Warner
as The Hangman
- Angelina Alberti
Angelina Alberti
as Olive
- Jeremy Sande
Jeremy Sande
as The Dealer
Tahj Vaughans
as Jess
- Elliot Hamilton
Elliot Hamilton
as Brett
- Matthew McCoy
Matthew McCoy
as Hunter
Erin Lilley
as Karen
Key crew
Directed by Thomas Smith, written by Erin Lilley and Thomas Smith.
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Backwoods – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Backwoods online?
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Backwoods (2020) 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 Backwoods?
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The main cast of Backwoods (2020) includes Isabella Alberti, Michael Anthony Bagozzi, Scott Alan Warner, Angelina Alberti and Jeremy Sande. The film was directed by Thomas Smith. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Backwoods released?
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Backwoods was released on December 1, 2020 and runs for 1h 10m.
Is there a trailer for Backwoods?
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Yes. The official Backwoods trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.