The Woods (2016) Horror Thriller Mystery

Rated R | Threatrical Sep 16, 2016 (US) | Genres Horror, Thriller, Mystery | Runtime 1h 29m
The Woods (2016) Horror Thriller Mystery Poster

The Woods Plot Synopsis:

After unearthing a DV tape containing intriguing raw footage in Burkittsville's Black Hills Forest, Lane and Talia upload the video on YouTube. Then, James stumbles upon the video, and--believing that he saw an image of his missing sister, Heather, who disappeared in 1994 in the same woods while investigating the legend of the Blair Witch--he assembles a team of friends in search of answers. Convinced that she is still alive, he heads into the gloomy forest accompanied by his friend Peter; Peter's girlfriend, Ashley; the film student, Lisa, and the pair of uploaders, only to go astray in the heart of a green maze. Now, more and more, as James and his team find themselves trapped in the epicentre of the evil activity, the blood-curdling legend of the wicked sorceress seems real. Can they escape from the wrath of the demonic Blair Witch?


Update 07/22/2016: Announced at the San Diego Comic-Con 2016, Lionsgate revealed that Adam Wingard"s The Woods (2016) in fact a Blair Witch sequel titled Blair Witch (2016). The new trailer is here and a newly updated poster is included below.

Blair Witch (2016) poster

Adam Wingard"s The Woods (2016) looks like a very creepy movie that you must see. Watched the trailer and there is this thick creepiness to the film. The Woods releases in movie theaters this upcoming September 16, 2016. Callie Hernandez, James Allen McCune, and Brandon Scott star in The Woods.

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Official Trailer

  • The Woods Official Trailer

The Woods Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 2016 (more 2016 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 89 minutes /
Genres:  Horror, Thriller, Mystery
Horror Genres:  Found Footage, Survival
Horror Subgenres:  Urban Legend, Wilderness, Witchcraft
Directors: Adam Wingard
Stars: James Allen McCune, Callie Hernandez, Corbin Reid, Brandon Scott, Wes Robinson … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Sep 16, 2016
Box Office: $20,777,061
Awards: 3
Nominations: 7

What is The Woods Streaming On?

The Woods is Streaming on Netflix
Language: English
Country: Canada, United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Woods Release Dates In Theaters: Sep 16, 2016, Netflix: Jul 03, 2022, Digital HD: Jan 03, 2017, Blu-ray: Jan 03, 2017
Producers: Simon Barrett, Jess Wu Calder, Keith Calder, Jason Constantine, Gregg Hale, Chris Harding, Jenny Hinkey, Eda Kowan, Roy Lee, Daniel Myrick, Steven Schneider, Eduardo Sánchez, Adam Wingard
Musicians: Adam Wingard
Cinematographers: Robby Baumgartner
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The Woods Plot Synopsis:

After unearthing a DV tape containing intriguing raw footage in Burkittsville's Black Hills Forest, Lane and Talia upload the video on YouTube. Then, James stumbles upon the video, and--believing that he saw an image of his missing sister, Heather, who disappeared in 1994 in the same woods while investigating the legend of the Blair Witch--he assembles a team of friends in search of answers. Convinced that she is still alive, he heads into the gloomy forest accompanied by his friend Peter; Peter's girlfriend, Ashley; the film student, Lisa, and the pair of uploaders, only to go astray in the heart of a green maze. Now, more and more, as James and his team find themselves trapped in the epicentre of the evil activity, the blood-curdling legend of the wicked sorceress seems real. Can they escape from the wrath of the demonic Blair Witch?

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