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4.5 / 10(20 votes)IMDb19881h 25mUnited States of America

Backwoods

“Monstrously Lonely. Dangerously Real.”

Synopsis

Karen and Jamie bike out to a remote wooded area for camping. Jamie saves a young girl’s life with an emergency tracheotomy and her grateful father, Eben, invites the campers to his place for some dinner...where they also meet William, Eben’s beastly geek son.

Release History & Theatrical Window

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

April 5, 1988

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Dean Crow
Screenplay & Story
Dean Crow, Charles Joseph
Original Title
Backwoods
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 25m
Production Studios
Dean Crow Production Inc., Overlook Films Ltd.

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Dean Crow

Screenplay & Story

Dean Crow, Charles Joseph

Department Leadership Roster

Dean Crow

Director

Dean Crow

Writer

Charles Joseph

Writer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Backwoods.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Backwoods

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Backwoods about?

Karen and Jamie bike out to a remote wooded area for camping. Jamie saves a young girl’s life with an emergency tracheotomy and her grateful father, Eben, invites the campers to his place for some dinner...where they also meet William, Eben’s beastly geek son.

Who directed Backwoods?

Backwoods was directed by Dean Crow.

Who stars in Backwoods?

The principal cast of Backwoods includes Christine Noonan, Jack O'Hara, Brad Armacost, Dick Kreusser, Leslie Denison.

When was Backwoods released and how long is it?

Backwoods was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.