Dancing in the Forest
“In the shadow of desire no man is safe”
Synopsis
Sy Winter, a young idealistic American, becomes stranded high in the mountain woods. Attracted by the beautiful Tanya, he is trapped into working for her violent husband and his decrepit wheelchair-bound father. As the ominous surroundings deepen his tortured desires for Tanya, his fantasies become reality and Sy is plunged into a nightmare of murder and revenge from which he cannot escape until he faces his own tortured nightmares.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Roper
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Roper
- Original Title
- Dancing in the Forest
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Roper
Mark Roper
Hanro Möhr
Simon Grimley
Lionel A. Ephraim, Chris Davies
Department Leadership Roster
Lionel A. Ephraim
Producer
Chris Davies
Producer
Hanro Möhr
Director of Photography
Simon Grimley
Editor
Mark Roper
Screenplay
Mark Roper
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 Dancing in the Forest
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What is Dancing in the Forest about?
Sy Winter, a young idealistic American, becomes stranded high in the mountain woods. Attracted by the beautiful Tanya, he is trapped into working for her violent husband and his decrepit wheelchair-bound father. As the ominous surroundings deepen his tortured desires for Tanya, his fantasies become reality and Sy is plunged into a nightmare of murder and revenge from which he cannot escape until he faces his own tortured nightmares.
Who directed Dancing in the Forest?
Dancing in the Forest was directed by Mark Roper.
Who stars in Dancing in the Forest?
The principal cast of Dancing in the Forest includes Darren Dalton, Ian Roberts, Brümilda van Rensburg, Janine Denison, Vera Blacker.
When was Dancing in the Forest released and how long is it?
Dancing in the Forest was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dancing in the Forest?
Dancing in the Forest holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).