Poor acting, poor storyline, one should avoid this.
8 Reviews
Don't waste your time
viral_tears17 May 2021
Inferior Spanish 'cursed forest' horror
Tweekums26 September 2022
This Spanish horror film, which goes by its Spanish title 'La Dama del Bosque Maldito' on Netflix, has a fairly familiar premise. Three couples head into the wilderness, in order to get to their destination they must pass through a forest. Bad things will happen.
On their first night they set up camp and one of the women tells a story. A long time ago there was a peasant village in the woods; one day a group of men forced themselves on a young woman. She got away from them but died after tumbling over a cliff. So the story goes her assailants were turned into animals and her vengeful spirit punishes any man who enters her domain. Inevitably thing start going badly for the hikers.
'Danger in the Woods' can be considered a horror genre in its own right; the threat may be animal, human, something unseen or something supernatural... here it is the last of these options. The central story is decent enough but could have been improved with better dialogue. Things get off to a good start; we even get some nice scenery as a bonus. Unfortunately once things start going bad for the characters the film goes downhill fast; the special effects are distinctly bargain basement and detract from the story. The acting isn't the best although given what they are being asked to perform in one can't be too harsh. Overall this is far from a must see unless you are a connoisseur of cheesy, low-budget horror.
These comments are based on watching the film in Spanish with English subtitles.
On their first night they set up camp and one of the women tells a story. A long time ago there was a peasant village in the woods; one day a group of men forced themselves on a young woman. She got away from them but died after tumbling over a cliff. So the story goes her assailants were turned into animals and her vengeful spirit punishes any man who enters her domain. Inevitably thing start going badly for the hikers.
'Danger in the Woods' can be considered a horror genre in its own right; the threat may be animal, human, something unseen or something supernatural... here it is the last of these options. The central story is decent enough but could have been improved with better dialogue. Things get off to a good start; we even get some nice scenery as a bonus. Unfortunately once things start going bad for the characters the film goes downhill fast; the special effects are distinctly bargain basement and detract from the story. The acting isn't the best although given what they are being asked to perform in one can't be too harsh. Overall this is far from a must see unless you are a connoisseur of cheesy, low-budget horror.
These comments are based on watching the film in Spanish with English subtitles.
has the quality of the year-end work of high school students
sorendanni10 September 2022
Language horror on Netflix. Often these are good movies. Initially, la dama del bosque maldito aka Lady of the damned forest also seems to be a good film.
Camping in a cursed forest and scary stories by a campfire. It's not original. But well presented, this can be lots of fun.
Unfortunately, presentation is where things go wrong with this film. After half an hour the story collapses and we get an illogical sequence of bad acting, bad costumes, bad special effects, bad action scenes and especially very bad story telling.
A film that has the quality of the year-end work of high school students. Unfortunately I can't give many points on it.
Camping in a cursed forest and scary stories by a campfire. It's not original. But well presented, this can be lots of fun.
Unfortunately, presentation is where things go wrong with this film. After half an hour the story collapses and we get an illogical sequence of bad acting, bad costumes, bad special effects, bad action scenes and especially very bad story telling.
A film that has the quality of the year-end work of high school students. Unfortunately I can't give many points on it.
Damned awful
gurumaggie22 December 2022
The 'young' guys chasing the woman are wearing trainers the 'young' woman is 30 if she's a day, the campers are pretty old too.
Either don't mention age or get people the correct age.
I like a horror film but I couldn't sit through this it's dreadful, I don't mind if the production values are low if it's well made, but this was taking suspension of belief further than Usain Bolt can run in two hours. One star is too many but I can't warn you about it then can I.
Watch something else, I don't care about subtitles or different languages but I do care if it's crap, which it is, I wholeheartedly recommend the blacksmith and the devil on Netflix.
Either don't mention age or get people the correct age.
I like a horror film but I couldn't sit through this it's dreadful, I don't mind if the production values are low if it's well made, but this was taking suspension of belief further than Usain Bolt can run in two hours. One star is too many but I can't warn you about it then can I.
Watch something else, I don't care about subtitles or different languages but I do care if it's crap, which it is, I wholeheartedly recommend the blacksmith and the devil on Netflix.
Having a good time watching a very unique movie
marcdasilva-4286615 October 2022
It's not a bad movie. There is a lack of budget and lack of resources. But the intention is good and the camera work is insane. I had a great time watching it. I gave it 6 stars for the effort, but also for the editing.
The camera work and editing, I think that's why it's so surprising. Because it's quite risky and that is a point in favor of the movie.
In any case, although it has been released now on Netflix, it seems like an older film. Maybe even the debut of an independent film director. Something like that it seems. I expect something more in the future from this team or this director. We'll see.
The camera work and editing, I think that's why it's so surprising. Because it's quite risky and that is a point in favor of the movie.
In any case, although it has been released now on Netflix, it seems like an older film. Maybe even the debut of an independent film director. Something like that it seems. I expect something more in the future from this team or this director. We'll see.
Cinema without budget made with passion
RebecaJohnston38_author17 December 2022
Warning: Spoilers
I always said that a movie should be more than a high budget and good digital effects. Knowing how to tell a story is essential. And this movie does it quite well.
Beautiful love story and very creative scenes for such a modest film, the camera work seems great to me.
I also liked that when the monsters appear they are not digital, but prosthetic makeup, that makes it even more authentic and natural.
Therefore you can see the inspiration in Schwarzenegger's Predator (1987) and more references to other classic films to which it pays homage. That's a strong point in Lady of the Damned Forest's favor. Because you can see the passion for the cinema of the director and his team.
It's like another 80s classic. It has those authentic elements. But of course, don't expect a Hollywood one or you'll be disappointed.
Beautiful love story and very creative scenes for such a modest film, the camera work seems great to me.
I also liked that when the monsters appear they are not digital, but prosthetic makeup, that makes it even more authentic and natural.
Therefore you can see the inspiration in Schwarzenegger's Predator (1987) and more references to other classic films to which it pays homage. That's a strong point in Lady of the Damned Forest's favor. Because you can see the passion for the cinema of the director and his team.
It's like another 80s classic. It has those authentic elements. But of course, don't expect a Hollywood one or you'll be disappointed.
dark and sexy at the same time
Rnddm2wenty71 March 2023
As a person who love classic horror, Dude, I've read some really childish comments on here. People seriously don't understand how movies are made. Although I don't know why that doesn't surprise me lately coming from the modern audience.
Well I love this! It's dark but sexy at the same time. It has exactly the approach of 80's fantasy movies, with emotional dialogues that even turns naive in some circumstances. Look at the case of Labyrinth (1986) and its dialogues, to give you an example. I'm used to seeing that in many movies, though. I don't know why that might surprise you. So the cast of actors for me fits perfectly. As for Mr. Karja who not only acts, he also has a lot of physical acting I can't think of any other actor who would do a better job. A tough character who must face extreme situations. I like that approach.
A very small but very ambitious production. Perhaps too ambitious to be his first film. Six and a half stars from here.... Keep creating and growing.
Well I love this! It's dark but sexy at the same time. It has exactly the approach of 80's fantasy movies, with emotional dialogues that even turns naive in some circumstances. Look at the case of Labyrinth (1986) and its dialogues, to give you an example. I'm used to seeing that in many movies, though. I don't know why that might surprise you. So the cast of actors for me fits perfectly. As for Mr. Karja who not only acts, he also has a lot of physical acting I can't think of any other actor who would do a better job. A tough character who must face extreme situations. I like that approach.
A very small but very ambitious production. Perhaps too ambitious to be his first film. Six and a half stars from here.... Keep creating and growing.
Love it
a-sotoabascal19 June 2021
Captivating movie. I was aware that this feature film is very low budget one, so I wasn't expecting much more. However surprising. Interesting moments intertwined in an even more interesting way.
The landscapes, the love story, the constant dynamics and the action. Besides the ending, which is definitely satisfying and unexpected.
The landscapes, the love story, the constant dynamics and the action. Besides the ending, which is definitely satisfying and unexpected.
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