Backwoods (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2008, Backwoods is a thriller, horror and tv movie film directed by Marty Weiss, running about 85 minutes. “A weekend retreat... where no one returns.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of friends embark on a camping trip for a ten-year high school reunion. Their celebration soon turns into a battle for survival when they realize that the locals, who are not what they seem, are hunting them down.
Who’s in it. Backwoods stars Ryan Merriman as Adam, Haylie Duff as Lee, Mark Rolston as Ricks and Danny Nucci as Perry Walters, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Backwoods has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Backwoods page.
If you liked it. Fans of Backwoods tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Backwoods (2008)?
- In US, Backwoods is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Backwoods worth watching?
- Backwoods holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Backwoods?
- Backwoods stars Ryan Merriman, Haylie Duff, Mark Rolston, Danny Nucci and Troy Winbush.
- When was Backwoods released?
- Backwoods was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.