The Haunted Forest
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When his cousin Mark invites him to work at the legendary Haunted Forest, Zach is thrilled beyond belief. On his first night, he meets Sarah, a beautiful and intriguing makeup artist, as well as Jacko, a veteran employee who takes Zach under his wing. Zach is living his best life, indulging his passion for all things morbid – but when Jacko is found dead, the magical world of the Forest begins to seem sinister, and Zach can't help but wonder where the killer will strike next…
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Quiver Distribution distributes in the US.
Filmed in Maryland.
Written/directed by Keith Boynton (The Winter House), who was quoted saying: "The Haunted Forest is a love letter to slasher films, as well as an examination of what makes them so compelling. What is it about violence and death that fascinates us so much? What kind of catharsis are we looking for—what kind of deep human need are we fulfilling —when we watch a teenager run from a man with a knife? This movie both celebrates and interrogates the horror genre, but hopefully in a way that never feels dry or academic. At its heart, it’s a genre film, with a deep love for the genre it both embodies and critiques."
This is an indie slasher movie.