Backwoods
“Beware the legend of The Hangman.”
Synopsis
High school cheerleader Molly woke bound and gagged in the trunk of her boyfriend's car. That was the high point of her night. After escaping her abductor and fleeing into the nearby forest, she comes face-to-face with the town urban legend: The Hangman, a deformed zealot said to hang male trespassers and keep the women as "brides". Now, Molly, along with her best friend and would-be rescuer Noah must work together to avoid becoming his latest victims.
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BACKWOODS | Official Trailer 2020Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-11-13
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thomas Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas Smith, Erin Lilley
- Original Score
- Søren Odom
- Original Title
- Backwoods
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Fighting Owl Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thomas Smith
Thomas Smith, Erin Lilley
Søren Odom
Erin Lilley
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Thomas Smith
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Erin Lilley
Writer
Thomas Smith
Director
Erin Lilley
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What is Backwoods about?
High school cheerleader Molly woke bound and gagged in the trunk of her boyfriend's car. That was the high point of her night. After escaping her abductor and fleeing into the nearby forest, she comes face-to-face with the town urban legend: The Hangman, a deformed zealot said to hang male trespassers and keep the women as "brides". Now, Molly, along with her best friend and would-be rescuer Noah must work together to avoid becoming his latest victims.
Who directed Backwoods?
Backwoods was directed by Thomas Smith.
Who stars in Backwoods?
The principal cast of Backwoods includes Isabella Alberti, Michael Anthony Bagozzi, Scott Alan Warner, Angelina Alberti, Jeremy Sande.
When was Backwoods released and how long is it?
Backwoods was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Backwoods?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Backwoods was composed by Søren Odom.