The Forest 2016
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56 Reviews
21%
Gummy
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SplatSet 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.
Videos & Photos
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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Sara / Jess Price
as Rob
as Valerie
as Homeless Man
as Sushi Chef
as Mei (Schoolgirl)
as Head Teacher
as Businessman
as Mayumi
as Visitor Center Morgue Man
Director:
Writer:
Ben Ketai, Sarah Cornwell, Nick Antosca
Stars:
Natalie Dormer, Eoin Macken, Stephanie Vogt, Osamu Tanpopo, Yasuo Tobishima, Ibuki Kaneda, Akiko Iwase, Kikuo Ichikawa, Noriko Sakura, Jozef Aoki,
Genres:
Horror,Thriller,Mystery
Release Date:
2016 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
93 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Forest
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Sara / Jess Price
as Rob
as Valerie
as Homeless Man
as Sushi Chef
as Mei (Schoolgirl)
as Head Teacher
as Businessman
as Mayumi
as Visitor Center Morgue Man
as Sakura
as Aiden
as Narusawa Bartender
as Grandma
as Sara / Jess (Age 6)
as Mother of Sara / Jess
as Ubasute Old Woman #1
as Narusawa Young Woman
as Michi
as Pillowcase Man
as Blue Tent Man
as Ubasute Old Woman #2
as Ubasute Old Woman #3
as Hoshiko
as Father of Sara / Jess
as Aokigahara Police Sergeant
as Yurei (uncredited)
as Yurei (uncredited)
as Peter (uncredited)
as Yurei (uncredited)
as Airport Girl 2 (uncredited)
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