The Forest Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Mar. 20, 2016

The Forest

Release Date: Friday, January 8, 2016 Theaters

A supernatural thriller set in the legendary Aokigahara Forest at the base of Mt. Fuji in Japan.

Director: Jason Zada

Starring: Natalie Dormer • Taylor Kinney • Yukiyoshi Ozawa • Eoin Macken • Rina Takasaki

PG-13 Horror 1 hr, 35 m

3.05 / 5.0

56% WILL SEE 44% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Set in the legendary Aokigahara Forest, a real-life place in Japan where people go to end their lives, The Forest tells the story of a young American woman in search of her twin sister, who has mysteriously disappeared. Despite everyone's warnings not to "stray from the path," Sara dares to enter the forest to discover the truth about her sister's fate, only to be confronted by the angry and tormented souls of the dead who now prey on anyone who crosses their paths.

Horror Suspense Psychological

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Who stars in The Forest – Cast List

Natalie Dormer
... Sara

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Taylor Kinney
... Aiden

The Other Woman, Here and Now
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Yukiyoshi Ozawa
... Michi
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Eoin Macken
... Rob

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Rina Takasaki
... Hoshiko
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Stephanie Vogt
... Valerie

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Who is making The Forest – Crew List

The film's writer Ben Ketai last penned River Wild and The Strangers: Prey at Night.

Director: Jason Zada
Screenwriters: Ben Ketai
Sarah Cornwell
Nick Antosca
Producers: David S. Goyer
Nellie Reed

Studios: Gramercy Pictures
Production Company: Lava Bear Films
Phantom Four Films

Production – What we know about the The Forest

Key Facts

Based on an original idea by screenwriter David S. Goyer.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Dec 2015

Completed

Changed The Forest movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Oct 2015

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Jun 2015

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

May 2014

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for disturbing thematic content and images
Runtime: 1 hr, 35 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

The Forest Trailers and Clips

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The Forest Release Date: When was the film released?

The Forest was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, January 8 , 2016. There were 11 11 other movies released on the same date, including The Revenant, Diablo and The Treasure.