hellholehorror If you have the patience to watch The Woods then there is a lot to gain. This is not your usual witch affair and contains slow boiling intrigue and great storytelling. The pace is a bit too slow and there is too much emphasis on thriller rather than suspense for my taste. Still a very good psychological film for the patient among us.

Thomas This seems like an underrated film. Much better than many of the big budget Hollywood movies that I've seen in recent years. If it is true that this went straight to video, then would like to know the reason.Anyhow, the quality and timing seemed similar to "Ninth Gate", so people that liked that might like this movie as well.Any educators watching should take note of some of the phrases used such as the, "...continue with our work and trust that all will be resolved in time. Dismissed" announcement made after students went missing. "Miss Fasulo is expected in chapel" to get the kid away at an awkward moment. They just don't teach control techniques like that anymore. But there also are a few hints the teachers are phony.The opening song may be related to the premise, but not sure about that.In one scene a character seems to be trying to avoid having to use one of her tricks (sort of like a snake not wanting to waste venom).She's in shock May have internal injuries Mild concussion Hasn't been fully examined Let them do their workSome of the special effects especially the tree (roots?) were just okay. Overall nicely atmospheric with thoughtful touches but not overdone.There were only a few men in the film so it might have been kind of interesting if there were none (sort of like "The Women"). Sorry just an oddball thought I had and no disrespect to the male actors who were all very good too.I've seen "The Woods" a few times already and would likely enjoy watching it again.

venusboys3 Yes, The Woods looks great, has decent performances... and, at its core, is a nasty little story about haunted trees. A dark little fairy tale. Too bad the director/writer/editor/whoever felt like they needed to toss in loads of misdirection and 'red herrings' to make the story seem more complex than it really was. It ends up being a mess... a pretty mess... with Bruce Campbell in it... but still a mess. Yes, it's obvious what's going on... no, I wasn't confused... but I was annoyed that the folks making it kept TRYING to confuse me. The story isn't deep or complex... stop trying to make me think it is.I think the people who made this should be sat down and force fed viewings of Rosemary's Baby and Suspiria... since those are the sorts of movies they seemed to be emulating, badly.

CoronaAustrinia The Woods is one such a movie you might watch forgetting what's around you it takes you right where it all takes place, the boarding school from the moment it begins. It is a story of an impudent, "gifted" girl in a repressive boarding school with it's own dark secret. Having been a fan of Lucky McKee, the way he portrays his female leads, for example, May (2002), this was another addition to his frail yet fatal characters. surrounding his leads is a tragedy, a woeful attraction. This film is one that would leave you in awe rather than scare or horror. it's a slow paced mood is enjoyable as lingering memories as if we experience it firsthand and not watching it as audience. The film is set in 60s and it remains loyal to its set up. The subtlety of the film is what is scary if you must!