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Focus Features | Release Date: January 8, 2016 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
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Chicago Sun-TimesBill ZweckerJan 8, 2016
With a nice, unexpected twist at the end, The Forest delivers as a healthy dose of psychological cinematic terror and an impressive first feature directing effort. Read full review
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The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Brad WheelerJan 8, 2016
If you’re up for mild startles and unchallenging entertainment, a trip into The Forest should be right up your alley, if not your path. Read full review
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