Don't Go in the Woods
Four backpackers decide to take a hike in the mountains of Utah. But within the woods lurks a killer. But who...or what...is it? The lazy local sheriff blames bears. But the escalating body count seems to point to a human killer. Ignoring the warning signs, our campers remain lost in the woods...alone...awaiting their fate.
Why it matters
A painfully earnest slasher that stumbles over its own ambitions but offers unintentional laughs and a glimpse into early ’80s low-budget wilderness horror.
- A masterclass in how not to do pacing or performances — the awkward dubbing and stiff acting are so bad they circle back to entertaining.
- For fans of slasher archaeology: a footnote in the post-Friday the 13th rush to cash in on rural killers, showing just how thin some of those knockoffs could get.
- The Utah wilderness setting tries for atmosphere but mostly feels like a backdrop for confusion and missed opportunities.
- If you love your horror rough around the edges and enjoy hunting down cinematic curiosities, this is a fascinating misfire worth a peek.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
57
Slow Burn
0
Psychological
0
Supernatural
0
Creature
0
Disturbing
17
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
0
Survival
66
Slasher
