Backwoods (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film
Released in 2020, Backwoods is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Thomas Smith, running about 70 minutes. “Beware the legend of The Hangman.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. High school cheerleader Molly woke bound and gagged in the trunk of her boyfriend's car. That was the high point of her night. After escaping her abductor and fleeing into the nearby forest, she comes face-to-face with the town urban legend: The Hangman, a deformed zealot said to hang male trespassers and keep the women as "brides". Now, Molly, along with her best friend and would-be rescuer Noah must work together to avoid becoming his latest victims.
Who’s in it. Backwoods stars Isabella Alberti as Molly, Michael Anthony Bagozzi as Noah, Scott Alan Warner as The Hangman and Angelina Alberti as Olive, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 (2020)?
- In US, Backwoods is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Backwoods?
- Backwoods stars Isabella Alberti, Michael Anthony Bagozzi, Scott Alan Warner, Angelina Alberti and Jeremy Sande.
- When was Backwoods released?
- Backwoods was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.