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 and Evan spent a great deal of time together to make their onscreen sibling relationship seem authentic. However, Ellen explained that it wasn't just method-acting, they genuinely experienced a deep and unique connection.

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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

Wild Is The Wind
Performed by Cat Power
Written by Dimitri Tiomkin and Ned Washington
Published by Warner/Chappell Music Canada (SOCAN) o/b/o
Chappell & Co., Inc. (ASCAP) / Patti Washington Music
Used by Permission of Shapiro, Bernstein & Co., Inc. on behalf of Catherine Hinen Music (ASCAP)
Courtesy Of Beggars Banquet Recordings

User Reviews

Expected more

I feel like the premise for this called for a truly visionary, unique tale. It was definitely compelling and mostly well-done, although its effect mostly comes from its acting. The screenplay needed some more work to more readily establish its main goals. Evan Rachel Wood and Ellen Page are strong in their roles and do more work to fill in the gaps in their characters' writing and development. The music is sometimes a little over-the-top, and the film tries too hard to move you at certain times (and instead of being effective comes across kind of awkwardly). Still, this is a mostly entertaining, mostly well told, even if it could have been truly great, film.