Don't Go in the Woods
“Everyone has nightmares about the ugliest way to die.”
Synopsis
Four friends take a weekend camping trip in the mountains of Utah, where a homicidal woodsman begins murdering tourists.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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"Don't Go In The Woods" trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-02-11
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Jack McClelland
Peter
Mary Gail Artz
Ingrid
James P. Hayden
Craig
Angie Brown
Joanie
Ken Carter
Sheriff
David Barth
Deputy Benson
Larry Roupe
Store Owner
Amy Martell
Artist's Child
Tom Drury
Maniac
Laura Trefts
Dr. Maggie
Alma Ramos
Victim - Running Girl
Carolyn Braza
Victim - Cherry
Frank Millen
Victim - Dick (as Frank Clitus Muller)
Paul Michael Thorpe
Posse Member
Michael Smith
Posse Member
Cecilia Fannon
Victim - Lady Artist
Dale Angell
Victim - Tourist at Falls
Linda Brown
Victim - Camper in Sleeping Bag
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 5, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Bryan
- Screenplay & Story
- Garth Eliassen
- Original Score
- H. Kingsley Thurber, Hank Zinman
- Original Title
- Don't Go in the Woods
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- JBF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Bryan
Garth Eliassen
H. Kingsley Thurber, Hank Zinman
Hank Zinman
James Bryan, Roberto Gomez, Suzette Gomez
Department Leadership Roster
James Bryan
Director
Garth Eliassen
Screenplay
James Bryan
Producer
Roberto Gomez
Producer
Suzette Gomez
Producer
H. Kingsley Thurber
Original Music Composer
Hank Zinman
Original Music Composer
S.K. James
Production Design
Suzette Gomez
Costume Design
Hank Zinman
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Don't Go in the Woods
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Don't Go in the Woods about?
Four friends take a weekend camping trip in the mountains of Utah, where a homicidal woodsman begins murdering tourists.
Who directed Don't Go in the Woods?
Don't Go in the Woods was directed by James Bryan.
Who stars in Don't Go in the Woods?
The principal cast of Don't Go in the Woods includes Jack McClelland, Mary Gail Artz, James P. Hayden, Angie Brown, Ken Carter.
When was Don't Go in the Woods released and how long is it?
Don't Go in the Woods was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Don't Go in the Woods?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Don't Go in the Woods was composed by H. Kingsley Thurber, Hank Zinman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Don't Go in the Woods?
Don't Go in the Woods holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).