Don't Go in the Woods
Synopsis
Don't Go in the Woods is sound advice, especially when there's a killer on the loose. First-time director Vincent D'Onofrio (Full Metal Jacket, "Law & Order: Criminal Intent") explores love, greed and ruthlessness in this twisted musical/horror hybrid, telling the story of a young band who heads to the woods to get away from their everyday lives in order to focus on writing new songs. Hoping to walk away from the trip with new tunes that will score them their big break, they instead find themselves in the middle of a nightmare beyond comprehension.
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Don't Go Into the Woods Official Trailer #1 - Vincent D'Onofrio Horror Movie (2011) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-01-06
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 13, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vincent D'Onofrio
- Screenplay & Story
- Sam Bisbee, Joe Vinciguerra
- Original Score
- Bo Boddie, Sam Bisbee
- Original Title
- Don't Go in the Woods
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vincent D'Onofrio
Sam Bisbee, Joe Vinciguerra, Vincent D'Onofrio
Bo Boddie, Sam Bisbee
Ken Christmas, Erika Hampson, Sam Bisbee, Joe Vinciguerra
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Bisbee
Screenplay
Vincent D'Onofrio
Director
Vincent D'Onofrio
Writer
Joe Vinciguerra
Screenplay
Ken Christmas
Producer
Bo Boddie
Original Music Composer
Erika Hampson
Producer
Sam Bisbee
Original Music Composer
Chris Cenatiempo
Stunt Coordinator
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Frequently Asked Questions About Don't Go in the Woods
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What is Don't Go in the Woods about?
Don't Go in the Woods is sound advice, especially when there's a killer on the loose. First-time director Vincent D'Onofrio (Full Metal Jacket, "Law & Order: Criminal Intent") explores love, greed and ruthlessness in this twisted musical/horror hybrid, telling the story of a young band who heads to the woods to get away from their everyday lives in order to focus on writing new songs. Hoping to walk away from the trip with new tunes that will score them their big break, they instead find themselves in the middle of a nightmare beyond comprehension.
Who directed Don't Go in the Woods?
Don't Go in the Woods was directed by Vincent D'Onofrio.
Who stars in Don't Go in the Woods?
The principal cast of Don't Go in the Woods includes Bo Boddie, Eric Bogosian, Gwynn Galitzer, Jorgen Jorgensen, Tim Lajcik.
When was Don't Go in the Woods released and how long is it?
Don't Go in the Woods was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
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 Bo Boddie, Sam Bisbee.