The Forest Through the Trees

This is a very good looking movie with a well written story. It's slightly different than your average Satanic cult movie as it doesn't really focus on Satan. There are some powerhouse performances in this from the main cast. Scott Doss is perfect as the cult leader Julian. James Stokes shows a rarely seen dynamic of a caring stepfather who wants to find answers and protect his family. This is topped off by an emotionally charged performance by Annie Sullivan who is the focus of the story. It keeps you guessing and by the end has you questioning the very fabric of reality. Definitely worth your time. I'm so glad they'll be getting distribution through Bay View Entertainment. This needs to be seen and enjoyed by many.

The Forest Through the Trees is an incredibly solid story and film from underrated director Jason Pitts. This is a movie that transcended any budget limitations to deliver a compelling and frankly horrifying descent into a young women's morbid destiny. The lead actress, Annie Sullivan never wastes an onscreen moment. She is endlessly believable in her role as Chloe, and kept me captivated throughout the films runtime. James Stokes, who plays Ken, Chloe's father injects this film with a healthy dose of kickass action and a lot of heart that will not want to miss. If you say you like indie horror, put your money where your mouth is and watch this. You will not be disappointed.

Forest Through the Trees isn't just a movie-it's a hauntingly beautiful meditation on grief, healing, and the fragile threads that connect us all. From the opening frame to the closing silence, this film grips your heart and refuses to let go.

The cinematography is breathtaking. Every shot is soaked in emotion, with nature itself becoming a silent narrator. The forest isn't just a backdrop-it's a mirror of the characters' inner chaos and calm. You feel the weight of the air, the stillness between words, the unsaid things screaming through the trees.

The lead performance is nothing short of devastatingly brilliant. There's a quiet pain behind every glance, a strength hidden beneath vulnerability. It's the kind of performance that doesn't just impress-it stays with you.

The pacing is deliberate and intimate, allowing emotions to bloom naturally. It doesn't rush to conclusions or spoon-feed the viewer. Instead, it trusts us to feel-and feel deeply. The score whispers rather than shouts, accentuating moments with aching precision.

Forest Through the Trees isn't made for the faint of heart. It's for those who crave depth, who appreciate silence as a character, and who believe that sometimes the most powerful stories are told between the lines.

This film doesn't just tell a story. It awakens something.

This film punches well above its weight with a great story, tight pacing, good use of cgi and practical special effects and some amazing performances.

In the saturated market of independent horror this film breaks the mold and truly sets itself apart. Departing from the traditional blood, gore, and comedy traditionally used in low budget horror, the film focus' on an amazing storyline with some incredible character arcs.

Writer and Director Jason Pitts takes a unique approach to story telling through this script.

Scott Doss puts on an amazing performance as Julian the cult leader while James Stokes plays a stepfather that ends up fighting demons internally and externally. I highly recommend this film if you're looking for something that is truly unique. It has big Hollywood feels, with independent grassroots filmmaking heart. This movie is not to missed.

Solid horror film: the plot worked, the acting was good all around, but Bryan Guarino, Vu Ha, Scott Doss, and Marilyn Knapp were standouts. The effects were impressive for the budget. They mixed practical effects with CGI for the blood and gore scenes, which totally nailed that classic 80s horror feel. The director Jason Pitts clearly knows his horror history and brings some fresh ideas to familiar territory.

The production design was great, the sound mixing was perfect, and the soundtrack adds to the vibe without being distracting. The pacing is tight, and it doesn't waste time getting to the good stuff. If you're into horror that doesn't take itself too seriously but still delivers, check it out. It's the kind of film that reminds you why you fell in love with the genre in the first place.