Cool story, but I think it would've worked better as a psychological movie instead of a horror movie.
Top Cast
Natalie Dormer
Sara / Jess Price
Eoin Macken
Rob
Stephanie Vogt
Valerie
Osamu Tanpopo
Homeless Man
Yasuo Tobishima
Sushi Chef
Ibuki Kaneda
Mei (Schoolgirl)
Akiko Iwase
Head Teacher
Kikuo Ichikawa
Businessman
Noriko Sakura
Mayumi
Jozef Aoki
Visitor Center Morgue Man
Yûho Yamashita
Sakura
Taylor Kinney
Aiden
Gen Seto
Narusawa Bartender
Terry Diab
Grandma
Nadja Mazalica
Sara / Jess (Age 6)
Lidija Antonić
Mother of Sara / Jess
Reviews
The backbone of _The Forest’s_ conception is probably more fascinating than the horror film in which the narrative is based upon. Some may be familiar with the backstory of the “real” _Forest_ and its disturbing legendary reputation. Of course the reference is reserved for Japan’s Aokigahara Forest (a.k.a. “Suicide Forest”) at the geographical base of Mount Fuji where historically this has been the morbid albeit…
I gained absolutely nothing from this experience bar the knowledge that Natalie Dormer makes for an attractive goth. _Final rating:★½: - Boring/disappointing. Avoid if possible._
I would rather peel a raw onion and squeeze the juices into my eyes than watch recent horror movies coming out of Hollywood at the moment. WHY DO YOU STILL HAVE NO IMAGINATION AND JUST RELY ON CHEAP SHITTY JUMP SCENES WITH WANK PLOTS?! Okay. GRR. Random lady gets a casual phone call advising her sister has gone into the suicide forest and it’s been 48 hours so she’s presumed as a suicide and they’re not going…
FAQ about The Forest
What is The Forest about?
Set in the Aokigahara Forest, a real-life place in Japan where people go to end their lives. Against this backdrop, a young American woman comes in search of her twin sister, who has mysteriously disappeared.
When was The Forest released?
The Forest was released in 2016.
What genres does The Forest belong to?
The Forest is categorised as Horror, Thriller, Mystery.
Who stars in The Forest?
The cast of The Forest includes Natalie Dormer, Eoin Macken, Stephanie Vogt, Osamu Tanpopo, Yasuo Tobishima.