Evil in the Woods
Synopsis
A young boy checks out a book titled Evil in the Woods from his local library. He immediately takes the book home and begins to read it and is soon sucked into a strange world set in Mildew Georgia. The book describes the plight of a group of low budget film makers who start to make their newest schlock piece in a woods that is occupied by not only an evil witch but also her cannibalistic and mentally disabled family. As the boy reads the book he starts to get sucked into the story just a little too much, the plot draws him in but will his will be enough to finish the fractured fable or will he forever get sucked into its pages.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William J. Oates
- Screenplay & Story
- William J. Oates
- Original Title
- Evil in the Woods
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Fantasy Factory
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William J. Oates
William J. Oates
Department Leadership Roster
William J. Oates
Director
William J. Oates
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Evil in the Woods
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What is Evil in the Woods about?
A young boy checks out a book titled Evil in the Woods from his local library. He immediately takes the book home and begins to read it and is soon sucked into a strange world set in Mildew Georgia. The book describes the plight of a group of low budget film makers who start to make their newest schlock piece in a woods that is occupied by not only an evil witch but also her cannibalistic and mentally disabled family. As the boy reads the book he starts to get sucked into the story just a little too much, the plot draws him in but will his will be enough to finish the fractured fable or will he forever get sucked into its pages.
Who directed Evil in the Woods?
Evil in the Woods was directed by William J. Oates.
Who stars in Evil in the Woods?
The principal cast of Evil in the Woods includes Brian Abent, Stephanie Kaskel, Carolina Antonini, Schelli Marie Barbaro, Jennifer Bates.
When was Evil in the Woods released and how long is it?
Evil in the Woods was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Evil in the Woods?
Evil in the Woods holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).