The Forest of the Lost Souls

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The Forest of the Lost Souls

Released Aug 3, 2018

1h 11m

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

Horror

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Two strangers meet in the Forest of Lost Souls, a dense and remote place where many people go to commit suicide.

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Noel Murray

Los Angeles Times

In a way, this movie is like a tone-poem, tracing the contours of people so sick of themselves that they yearn for total erasure.

Aug 2, 2018

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John DeFore

The Hollywood Reporter

It becomes something of a slasher film, in which the stalker's sneakiness once or twice comes close to self-parody - but the tone is far from comic, and to some extent the life has drained from the movie.

Aug 1, 2018

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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas

4:3

Clocking in at just 70 minutes, when The Forest of Lost Souls gets it right, it excels...

Dec 15, 2017

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Emilie Black

Cinema Crazed

Filmmaker José Pedro Lopes shows a deep understanding of sadness, loneliness, depression, and the feelings that leads some people to suicide.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 11, 2020

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David Barron

Cultured Vultures

Despite great cinematography and an ethereal score, underdeveloped characters and a mediocre script turn this thought-provoking examination of suicide into a tedious slasher flick.

Rated: 5/10

Oct 29, 2019

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Douglas Davidson

FilmFed

Forest is awash in moody atmospherics that constantly maintain discomfort, whether in the form of tonally adverse natural ambience against the frequently shrill score ...

Rated: 7/10

Mar 1, 2019

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Surprises Cut Deep In Unpredictable ‘The Forest of Lost Souls'

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Why does Art House Horror have to be so slow & boring?

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/24/19

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/29/23

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The film's premise focuses on the dark nature of people who contemplate and act upon thoughta of suicide. Lopes explores these "lost souls" in a well-paced, arthouse style. Shown in black-n-white "The Forest Of The Lost Souls" places the macabre nature of his subject material upfront, while maintaining a sensitive heartfelt approach. The film never meanders into exploitative ground. The film isn't a thriller in the mainstream sense. There is no shock or gore and the pace never really hits the high octave levels of horror, but Lopes' film never intended to be that kind of movie. Instead it is a chilling, slow-burn character study which develops into a psychological overture of sorts. The dialog is minimal but when present, very substantial and compelling. The cast bring these characters to life and worthy of investment. And the twist that happens midway through is brilliant. Overall "The Forest Of The Souls" is a well thought out slice of expressiveness. Created solely from the point of view of arthouse, the film is intended for a select audience. Mainstream, non-adventurous, horror fans will not enjoy this one. For the rest, especially those who are into exploring different storytelling mediums, this is a masterfully, dark and captivating slice of macabre.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/12/23

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Great art house drama with a unexpected twist.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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Two strangers meet in the Forest of Lost Souls, a dense and remote place where many people go to commit suicide.

Director: José Pedro Lopes
Producer: José Pedro Lopes, Ana Almeida
Screenwriter: José Pedro Lopes
Distributor: Wild Eye Releasing
Genre: Drama, Mystery & Thriller, Horror
Original Language: Portuguese
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 3, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 7, 2018
Runtime: 1h 11m

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