Don't Go in the Woods (2012): cast, story & where to watch

2012 · Film · ★ 2.3

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Released in 2012, Don't Go in the Woods is a horror and music film directed by Vincent D'Onofrio, running about 83 minutes.

What it’s about. Don't Go in the Woods is sound advice, especially when there's a killer on the loose. First-time director Vincent D'Onofrio (Full Metal Jacket, "Law & Order: Criminal Intent") explores love, greed and ruthlessness in this twisted musical/horror hybrid, telling the story of a young band who heads to the woods to get away from their everyday lives in order to focus on writing new songs. Hoping to walk away from the trip with new tunes that will score them their big break, they instead find themselves in the middle of a nightmare beyond comprehension.

Who’s in it. Don't Go in the Woods stars Bo Boddie as Carson, Eric Bogosian as Executive, Gwynn Galitzer as Felicity and Jorgen Jorgensen as Carlo, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 2.3/10, Don't Go in the Woods has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Don't Go in the Woods page.

If you liked it. Fans of Don't Go in the Woods tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Don't Go in the Woods (2012)?
In US, Don't Go in the Woods is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Don't Go in the Woods worth watching?
Don't Go in the Woods holds an audience score of 2.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Don't Go in the Woods?
Don't Go in the Woods stars Bo Boddie, Eric Bogosian, Gwynn Galitzer, Jorgen Jorgensen and Tim Lajcik.
When was Don't Go in the Woods released?
Don't Go in the Woods was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.