The Devil’s Woods is Anthony White’s debut feature film and the latest release from Irish distributor Left films. It’s a woods film, the same kind of woods film we’ve been subjected to for years and with so many great variations, it’s tough to stand out. With the upcoming release of Adam Wingard’s Blair Witch, there’s renewed interest in the subgenre, and a lot of retrospective love for a location that’s continually grasped our collective interest.
White’s film spends a good amount of time introducing its group of potential victims, and perhaps too long putting them into position. It’s sometimes slow and the acting can wobble, but for the most part the cast do well with what they have. White does best when he figures out what he wants his film to be, but by then too much time has passed and too many characters have been unceremoniously offed. Left specializes in rough-around-the-edges films with
from Horror and Sci Fi Magazines http://www.starburstmagazine.com/reviews/dvd-and-blu-ray-home-entertainment-reviews/16096-thedevilswoods
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