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The Black Forest

Original title: El bosque negro
  • 2018
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
439
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The Black Forest (2018)
Horror

In this mystical horror tale, a young woman uncovers the Lost Book of Cipriano, an ancient tome with power for both wealth... and pure evil.In this mystical horror tale, a young woman uncovers the Lost Book of Cipriano, an ancient tome with power for both wealth... and pure evil.In this mystical horror tale, a young woman uncovers the Lost Book of Cipriano, an ancient tome with power for both wealth... and pure evil.

  • Director
    • Rodrigo Aragão
  • Writer
    • Rodrigo Aragão
  • Stars
    • Elbert Merlin
    • Mayra Alarcón
    • Jorge Allen
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    439
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Rodrigo Aragão
    • Writer
      • Rodrigo Aragão
    • Stars
      • Elbert Merlin
      • Mayra Alarcón
      • Jorge Allen
    • 6User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations total

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    Elbert Merlin
    • Jean
    Mayra Alarcón
    • Abigail
    • (as Mayra Alarcon)
    Jorge Allen
    • Soldado do Futuro #4
    Jackson Antunes
    • Francisco Das Gracas
    Carol Aragão
    • Clara
    Milena Bessa
    • Prostitute #3
    Victor Camilo
    • Soldado do Futuro #2
    Fernanda Casotti
    • Menina de Mata #2
    Lílian Casotti
    • Prostitute #1
    Nathaly Cristhyny
    • Menina do Ritual
    Ana Luiza De Moraes
    • Menina de Mata #1
    Walderrama Dos Santos
    • Albino
    Vinicius Duarte
    • Agnaldo
    Patricia Eugenio
    • A Feiticeira
    Raissa Faria
    • Morte e Zumbe
    Margareth Galvão
    • Dona Vera
    Francisco Gaspar
    • Jose
    Markus Konká
    • Pai Pedro
    • Director
      • Rodrigo Aragão
    • Writer
      • Rodrigo Aragão
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    6Fernando-Rodrigues

    All hail the Brazilian horror!!

    It is entertaining and delicious to watch. It tells a really good story, that just misses the mark for some conveniences.
    6quequegs

    Too Bad about the Ending

    It was the most interesting part. Its sad that such a rich storyline was so poorly executed in places. It was a good story up until a point. I'm a big fan of the fantastic but not of the ridiculous. The ending was when the story was really getting interesting. Too bad.
    6mangoamante

    Gruesome and horrifying

    Wow. It's a low budget, B movie as far as special effects go. But I thought they did well with what they had. It was frightening, strange, and creepy as all. Truly medieval. It was gritty and strangely realistic in some ways. It starts out very slow but when it gets going, hold on.
    6augustovenceslau

    The best demonic naked chicken ever

    RIP weird chicken. It's not even a B movie...maybe a Z.
    1luisuxuk

    Bad plot, bad acting, bad direction

    This film follows the long tradition of Brazilian cinema where bad acting, plot and direction come together to deliver a pointless film.

    Why would this title ever make part of the catalogue of any streaming service is a mystery.

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    • Release date
      • September 5, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Brazil
    • Language
      • Portuguese
    • Also known as
      • El bosque negro
    • Production companies
      • Agência Nacional do Cinema (ANCINE)
      • Banco Regional de Desenvolvimento do Extremo Sul
      • Finordia
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    • Budget
      • R$675,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $43
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39:1

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