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Backwoods (2019): Cast

Backwoods (2019) movie poster

Backwoods is a 2019 short horror film directed by Ryan Mackfall, starring Kevin Horsham as The Old Man, Ciaran Clarke and Noah Wallace. It runs 15 minutes.

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Backwoods (2019) movie poster
Released
Runtime
15 min
Director
Ryan Mackfall
Genre
Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Backwoods About?

The premise of Backwoods without spoilers.

In 1907 Massachusetts, a scholar veers off course and discovers a seemingly abandoned house. Inside, he finds a captivating book filled with unsettling secrets. The book possesses a strange power, exerting a compelling influence on anyone who reads it, leading to unforeseen and disturbing consequences.

Backwoods Themes & Keywords

· 14 tags
  • lovecraft
  • woods
  • year 1907
  • 1900s
  • massachusetts
  • latin
  • occult
  • dripping blood
  • lovecraftian
  • reference to cthulhu
  • cthulhu mythos
  • reference to necronomicon
+2 more
  • based on short story
  • folk horror
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Cast & crew

Backwoods Cast & Characters

Kevin Horsham leads the cast as The Old Man, with Ciaran Clarke as The Scholar and Noah Wallace as Shepherd Boy. Directed by Ryan Mackfall.

From the director

More from Ryan Mackfall

One more film directed by Ryan Mackfall: The Birdwatcher.

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FAQ

Backwoods FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Backwoods, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Backwoods?

Backwoods runs 15 minutes.

When was Backwoods released?

Backwoods was released on October 5, 2019.

Who directed Backwoods?

Backwoods was directed by Ryan Mackfall.

More films by Ryan Mackfall

Who is in the cast of Backwoods?

Backwoods stars Kevin Horsham as The Old Man, Ciaran Clarke as The Scholar and Noah Wallace as Shepherd Boy.

Does Backwoods have a post-credit scene?

No. Backwoods has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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