The Forest (2016)
A young woman enters a real-life suicide forest in Japan, searching for her missing twin sister amidst chilling dread.
Set 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.
How intense is The Forest?
The Forest is properly scary, with light gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated R.
What The Forest feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulchillingbleakatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream The Forest
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is The Forest for you?
Is The Forest scary?
Yes, properly. The Forest is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is The Forest gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is The Forest sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Forest OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is The Forest?
The Forest runs 1h 33m.
Where can I stream The Forest?
The Forest is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does The Forest have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
Cast and crew
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