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Blackwoods (2001): cast, story & where to watch

2001 · Film · ★ 2.8

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Released in 2001, Blackwoods is a thriller film directed by Uwe Boll, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. Matt is haunted by the death of a girl from a car accident he caused years ago. Matt was drunk and as he reached for the car radio, he struck the girl as she crossed the road. The guilt that he feels has altered his sense of reality, making Matt's life a mystery full of shadows and phantoms. Now, years later Matt goes away for weekend with his new girlfriend Dawn. After a wild session of lovemaking, Dawn goes for a walk. While she is away a strange man with an ax comes into the motel room and attacks Matt. After that incident Matt goes into the woods, looking for Dawn. There he encounters Dawn's family who tie him down and put him on trail for the murder of the girl years before. They find him guilty and he is sent back into the forest to be hunted down by the family. The deeper Matt runs into the forest the farther his mind is lost to the Blackwoods.

Who’s in it. Blackwoods stars Patrick Muldoon as Matt Sullivan, Keegan Connor Tracy as Dawn / Molly, Will Sanderson as Jim and Michael Paré as Sheriff Harding, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 2.8/10, Blackwoods has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blackwoods page.

If you liked it. Fans of Blackwoods tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Blackwoods (2001)?
In US, Blackwoods is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Blackwoods worth watching?
Blackwoods holds an audience score of 2.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Blackwoods?
Blackwoods stars Patrick Muldoon, Keegan Connor Tracy, Will Sanderson, Michael Paré and Clint Howard.
When was Blackwoods released?
Blackwoods was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.