A Night in the Woods 2011

On the Dartmoor camping trip

Kerry Hastings and her American boyfriend Brody Cartwright head into the Dartmoor wilderness for a camping trip, determined to document every moment on video. Brody carries his camera everywhere, intent on capturing authentic reactions and scenery. The mood is relaxed at first as they set up camp and begin to settle into the outdoor routine.

Brody vows to document every moment

Brody intensifies his filming, aiming to preserve even the quietest moments of the trip. He pushes for cinematic shots and perfect reactions, putting pressure on Kerry and the others. The constant recording starts to weigh on the group's dynamic.

Leo joins the group

Kerry invites Leo to join the camping trip, introducing a new dynamic to the trio. Brody's curiosity about Leo grows as he notices Leo flirting with Kerry, and his patience begins to wear thin. Tension starts to simmer beneath the surface.

The Huntsman legend at the pub

The trio stops at a local pub for a break, where villagers recount a chilling legend about The Huntsman. The Huntsman supposedly carves crosses into the foreheads of sinners before striking them down. The story unsettles Kerry and foreshadows a growing sense of danger.

Brody's jealousy grows

Brody watches Kerry and Leo share jokes and warmth, and his jealousy intensifies. He tries to hide his discomfort by pretending friendliness, but his control slips as the night wears on. The mood grows tense as the trip continues.

Brody plants a hidden camera

In a misguided bid to catch them in the act, Brody plants a camera in their tent without telling Kerry. The action reveals his paranoia and compulsion to control the narrative of their relationship. The camera becomes a weapon that will later unravel the group's deception.

The surveillance uncovers a past romance

Footage from the planted camera reveals that Kerry and Leo are not related, and that they were lovers in the past. Kerry had lied to Brody to smooth things over, and Leo is revealed as more than a cousin. Trust within the group shatters as the truth comes to light.

Kerry and Leo's relationship rekindles; Leo hurts Kerry

Kerry and Leo's relationship rekindles, but it bursts into violence when Leo hurts Kerry. He attempts to apologize, but Kerry rejects him, hinting that Brody's emotional distance echoes her late father's memory. The couple's reconciliation is overshadowed by danger and resentment.

Leo disappears; Kerry is alone

After the confrontation, Leo disappears, leaving Kerry alone in the woods. The sense of danger intensifies as she contemplates the escalating tension within the group. She returns to the campsite to regroup.

Kerry senses something sinister in the forest

Alone in the forest, Kerry hears strange noises and sees nooses dangling from branches. She is chased by an unseen force, knocked unconscious, and wakes to find a cross carved on her forehead. The woods feel hostile as danger closes in.

Kerry returns to campsite, discovers the footage

Back at the campsite, Kerry is furious to uncover the tent camera and the footage Brody recorded. The clips show her nightmare-filled sleep and reveal Brody's plan to abandon her in the woods. The revelation shatters any remaining sense of safety.

Leo returns in a bruised state; confrontation

Leo returns to the campsite bruised and cut, prompting Kerry to try to help him. Leo erupts in a fight and chases her back into the trees, escalating the danger. The line between ally and threat becomes increasingly blurred.

Kerry suspects Brody of foul play

In the ensuing confusion, Kerry spots Leo's bracelet on the ground and suspects Brody of foul play. Her fear tightens into suspicion as she realizes she may be hunting the wrong dangers. Trust erodes completely as she fights to escape.

Kerry kills Brody

During a desperate struggle, Kerry fights Brody and kills him, leaving herself battered and alone in the forest. The act marks a brutal turning point as she fights for survival. The immediate danger remains, and her fate hangs in the balance.