Within the Woods (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1978, Within the Woods is a horror film directed by Sam Raimi, running about 32 minutes.
What it’s about. The low budget film starring the young Bruce Campbell that influenced the Evil Dead films.
Who’s in it. Within the Woods stars Bruce Campbell as Bruce, Ellen Sandweiss as Ellen, Scott Spiegel as Scotty and Mary Valenti as Shelly.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Within the Woods has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Within the Woods page.
If you liked it. Fans of Within the Woods tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Within the Woods (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Within the Woods change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Within the Woods worth watching?
- Within the Woods holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Within the Woods?
- Within the Woods stars Bruce Campbell, Ellen Sandweiss, Scott Spiegel and Mary Valenti.
- When was Within the Woods released?
- Within the Woods was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 32 minutes.