The Forest Through the Trees

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.

Scott Doss as Julian, let's start there. HOLY CRAP!!! TERRIFYING. Tremendous performance. Annie Sullivan as Chloe, Alivea Disney as Ava and James Stokes as Ken knock it out of the park. The writing and directing by Jason Pitts gets better with every movie.

The story is simple yet not so simple. Lots of layers to this simple story. Kathy, Chloe's mom and Ken's wife disappears and is missing for a year when a clue leads Chloe, Ava and Ken to a terrifying cult lead by their charismatic leader Julian. Give it a watch on Amazon prime, Letterboxed or Screamify. It's definitely worth your time. And check out Jason's other films as well! Alone, Masquerade, When the Stairs creek, Vorhees Night of the Beast, Vorhees After the Beast, Take It Slow and the upcoming The Trial of Margaret Stone.

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.

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.

Rented this a few nights ago, really enjoyed seeing some local horror come to life. Story was a lot of fun, with some twist along the way. Acting was spot on. Sets looked great, pace chugged right along as it should. I would recommend shutting out the lights, put the phone down and giving this a watch, indie horror fans will definitely appreciate the work, horror fans in general are in for something original. I rented for 48 hours and honestly wish I had just bought it, I would absolutely rewatch this film. Shout out to the cast and crew, bravo! Excited to see what's next for Director Jason Pitts!