Into the Forest (2015)

After a massive power outage, two sisters learn to survive on their own in their isolated woodland home.

Director:

Patricia Rozema

Writers:

Patricia Rozema, Jean Hegland (based on the novel by)

Stars:

Ellen Page, Evan Rachel Wood, Max Minghella

2 wins & 3 nominations.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Ellen Page	...	Nell
Evan Rachel Wood	...	Eva
Max Minghella	...	Eli
Callum Keith Rennie	...	Robert
Michael Eklund	...	Stan
Wendy Crewson	...	Mom
Ronin Cara	...	Baby
Owen Cara	...	Baby
Crystal Pite	...	Ruby
Lorne Cardinal	...	Jerry
Katherine Cowie	...	Catherine
Sandy Sidhu	...	Quiz Woman

Storyline

In a world that is increasingly dependent on electricity, a power outage seems like an awful predicament, as we can't imagine ourselves living in a world deprived of electricity. With this in mind, after a lingering power outage, a father and his two daughters will find themselves trapped in a completely different reality; one that will change their lives forever. But, is this outage regional, or does it affect the entire country? In the end--as these, and other, more crucial questions require an answer--no one can tell if the family has what it takes to survive; nonetheless, they will still have to put to the test their skills, their adaptability and endurance, but above all, find the courage to challenge the integrity of their familial bonds.

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Plot Keywords:

post apocalypse | rape | death of father | survival | pregnant from rape | 

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Taglines:

Hope is power

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Genres:

Drama | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for a scene of violence involving rape, language and some sexuality/nudity

Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 July 2016 (USA)

Also Known As:

Dans la forêt

Filming Locations:

Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$6,438, 29 July 2016, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$6,438, 29 July 2016

Company Credits

Production Co:

Rhombus Media, BRON Studios

Technical Specs

Runtime:

101 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Ellen Page is 6 1/2 months older than the actress, Evan Rachel Wood, who played her older sister. Though they both played teenagers in the film, at the date of release they were 29 and 28, respectively.

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Goofs

[All goofs for this title are spoilers.]

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Connections

Features Thirty Two Short Films About Glenn Gould (1993)

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Soundtracks

Play It Right
Performed by Sylvan Esso , with vocals by Amelia Meath
Written by Amelia Meath (SESAC), Molly Sarle (SESAC), Alexandra Sauser-Monnig (as Alexandra Monnig) (SESAC), and Nicholas Sanborn
Published by LNF (SESAC), Molly Erin (SESAC), Night Paver Publishing (SESAC), administered by Domino US Publishing Company USA (SESAC) / Big Deal Music Publishing
Courtesy of Partisan Records

User Reviews

Ellen Page wouldn't know a good story if she read it in a book

Two great actresses go to a forest to conduct a train wreck. No spoilers. I'm not giving away anything. Watch it if you must. I suggest you delete this from your watch-list.

The actors are as great as ever -- the story is a book to burn for warmth. This movie is well acted and gripping in its intensity, but I can only warn other viewers, its third act collapses and the movie ends preposterously. Just inexplicable. It starts to stink pretty early on when it becomes apparent the editing or ad hoc screen writing started to jump around with implausible leaps.

It's so bad, you'd rather the ending was "woke up and it was all a dream." Again, no spoilers, the plot has nothing to do with a dream or surreal adventure (though I wish it were so.) It's a stinker of a movie.