A Stranger in the Woods

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A Stranger in the Woods

2024

1h 23m

Horror

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A young film student is about to make a documentary about an elderly man who has been hiding from the world for many years. But as secrets from his past come to light, their strange relationship takes a fateful turn.

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Jim Schembri

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With the found footage feel of The Blair Witch Project, director József Gallai unashamedly embraces every trope within reach of an obviously low budget, gleefully exploiting the pseudo-documentary format for all it’s worth.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 6, 2025

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Sarah Vincent

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Found footage films are fun because it gives viewers a chance to live vicariously through someone else’s stupidity, brush closely to death without danger and pat yourself on the back for not being in the situation. “A Stranger in the Woods” fits perfectly

Aug 29, 2025

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Romey Norton

Film Focus Online

Despite these quibbles, A Stranger in the Woods stands out as a smart, slow-burning take on found footage horror. It’s a character-driven thriller that builds fear through the unknown and what could happen.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 26, 2025

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Meredith Jill Brown

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When it comes to found footage films, A Stranger in the Woods hit every element and then some.

Rated: 8/10

Jul 17, 2025

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Surya Komal

Just for Movie Freaks

A Stranger in the Woods succeeds in crafting a chilling atmosphere, anchored by strong performances and a hauntingly isolated setting.

Rated: 3.5/5

May 15, 2025

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Terry Sherwood

Film Threat

A Stranger in the Woods thrives as a character-driven psychological horror rather than relying on conventional scares.

Rated: 9/10

Mar 18, 2025

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A young film student is about to make a documentary about an elderly man who has been hiding from the world for many years. But as secrets from his past come to light, their strange relationship takes a fateful turn.

Director: József Gallai
Genre: Horror
Original Language: English
Runtime: 1h 23m

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