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Don't Go in the Woods (1981)

R · 1981-09-05 · 1h 22m · EN
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Everyone has nightmares about the ugliest way to die.

Four backpackers decide to take a hike in the mountains of Utah. But within the woods lurks a killer. But who...or what...is it? The lazy local sheriff blames bears. But the escalating body count seems to point to a human killer. Ignoring the warning signs, our campers remain lost in the woods...alone...awaiting their fate.

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James BryanDirector

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Jack McClellandJack McClellandPeterMary Gail ArtzMary Gail ArtzIngridAngie BrownAngie BrownJoanieKen CarterKen CarterSheriffJames P. HaydenJames P. HaydenCraigDavid BarthDavid BarthDeputy BensonLarry RoupeLarry RoupeStore OwnerAmy MartellAmy MartellArtist's ChildTom DruryTom DruryManiacPaul Michael ThorpePaul Michael ThorpePosse Member

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ViolenceSlasherCamperVideo nasty

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Genre affinityHorrorTheme affinityViolence · Slasher · CamperPacingShortDirector preference727666Actor preference60318 · 727660 · 727661Country preferenceUs

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What is Don't Go in the Woods about?

Four backpackers decide to take a hike in the mountains of Utah. But within the woods lurks a killer. But who...or what...is it? The lazy local sheriff blames bears. But the escalating body count seems to point to a human killer. Ignoring the warning signs, our campers remain lost in the woods...alone...awaiting their fate.

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Don't Go in the Woods has a runtime of 82 minutes.

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