Fear the Forest

The horror genre for me has been pretty mediocre for the past several years, and so I have pretty much ignored a lot of horror movies that have come out, with the exception of a few. However, after a few friends great review, I knew it was something I had to see. And sure enough, Fear the Forest delivers in spades. It has everything a horror fan could want, from our favorite clichés to some fantastic surprises. Suffice to say, every horror fan should go see this.

I won't spoil the story, but to get into things a little, we focus on the age old tale of horror films: friends go to a forest to go camping and for some fun and then the **** hits the fan. And when it does, it does so gleefully. It would be easy to blow this off as a simple parody, but it's not. I won't say how, but this is essentially a horror movie within a horror movie, and it's mostly dead serious. There's plenty of humor throughout, mostly due to Kurtis character. And in fact, pretty much all the actors play their parts well. They are likable characters, even if they are cliché, but the clichés are part of the entire point. And in such areas, these characters are great. If you're worried about the horror aspect of the film, fear not, it delivers immensely. There are plenty of chilling scenes, though I wouldn't necessarily call them scary, and there is plenty of gore for the gorehounds, particularly at the end.

To say much more would be to give away too much. I certainly had a few qualms about the film, but they were few and far between. And the less you know the better. I will only say that if you've been looking for good horror film, this is it. Mathew Bora delivered in every way and the film will be remembered for some time in the same way Scream was remembered for shaking up the genre. This is similar, but different in oh so many ways. Though i regret not seeing the movie far back the n in 2009. you should go see this movie. It's the kind of film that comes out once in a blue moon.

There is a lot of awful movies, but they usually do fall just in one category of badness. For example the script is bad, actors cannot act, the production values are low, the plot is derivative etc.

Fear the Forest is an unique exception as it combines all the different sorts of badness into single package so you can study them and do not waste your time with different bad movies.

For start there is incredibly messy script with ton of mostly useless side characters. The actors cannot act which would not be that bad unless they are supposed to sound overly dramatic or professional. Then - there is just horrible camera probably held at hand on all times even in situations where the tripod would me most welcome. Crazy use of color filters and effects, every scene looks different. Then we have some really really bad sound recording. I rather do not mention the plot holes or pure inability to build suspension. There is no thrill at all except the thrill of watching really horrid film making.

In summary this is a prime example of too ambitious project with not enough resources or experience to actually finish watchable movie. It is just a pure mess valuable only as a warning for beginners.

What a great movie. It had all the elements of a Horror/thriller movie

The characters journey was perfect in every way. The mood and feel changes were riveting. The action and suspense was surprising and awe inspiring at the same time. The scene where the bounty hunters first encountered the military men was simply well crafted, how the military men shot one of the bounty hunters leg that led to a slight rivalry that went through the movie, although one might say the slow motions in the movie were a tad too much but it as well brings out a certain beauty in some scenes, one in particular was when big foot was shot by two hunters, the slow motion there truly captured the essence there

And the conclusion! The underlying themes were brought together in the most masterful way I've seen in a while in horror movies.

i would highly recommend this movie to anyone who hasn't seen it yet...

"Fear the Forest" stands tall as a modern-day horror classic, skilfully helmed by the visionary director. This cinematic masterpiece isn't just a film; it's an immersive experience that seamlessly blends elements of horror, mystery, and psychological suspense into a tapestry of relentless fear.

From the very first frame, the film grips the audience with its spellbinding visual composition. The lush, yet foreboding forest setting becomes an integral character, its sprawling expanse and haunting beauty serving as the perfect backdrop for the unfolding nightmare. The cinematography, coupled with an evocative score, creates an atmosphere so palpable that it feels like an ominous presence lurking in the shadows.

The strength of "Fear the Forest" lies not just in its terrifying moments, but in its profound exploration of human fears and vulnerabilities. Each character is meticulously crafted, allowing the audience to empathize with their struggles and fears. The ensemble cast delivers powerhouse performances, infusing authenticity and emotional depth into every scene.

Love every bit of this movie, love how the actors blended with their character roles.

i also enjoyed watching this movie because it there was never a dull moment, as the martial arts scene where the stunts were perfectly crafted that it look realistic, from the camera movements, expression on the faces of the characters and to the sparring. it was superb in every way.

I vote this movie ten out of ten because of the great cast and also the great suspenseful creepy feel of the film the whole deep undertones of the score of the movie keeps you very interested in whats going to happen next every time I watch it.