Deep in the Woods 2000

Prologue: Mother's murder during bedtime

A mother reads Little Red Riding Hood to her son, and in a sudden, shocking moment she is killed before his eyes. The scene establishes a grim tone and foreshadows danger to come. This opening sets the eerie stakes for the story that follows.

Invitation and arrival at the castle

Five young actors including Sophie Jeanne are invited to perform a modernized stage play of Little Red Riding Hood at Axel de Fersen's castle. They are greeted by Stephane the gamekeeper and by Baron Berléand Fernsen, who uses a wheelchair, along with his deaf son Nicolas. The arrival introduces the main cast and the uneasy dynamic within the castle walls.

Dinner and after-dinner festivities

After dinner the host retires to bed, and the group settles in for a night of drinking and dancing. The absence of the host deepens the sense of isolation in the grand yet claustrophobic castle. Tension begins to creep in as the party continues into the night.

Baron vanishes, leaving a blood stain

The Baron disappears without a trace, leaving behind only a bloodstain that shivers through the group. Fear and paranoia rise as the mystery of his fate unsettles everyone. The castle feels more like a trap than a refuge.

Sophie questions the party's behavior

Sophie voices unease about the revelry, feeling the group is disrespectful and oblivious to the danger around them. The others insist that Sophie could not easily leave or navigate the woods. A rift grows as distrust takes root among friends.

Matilda is murdered in the shower

Matilda is stabbed in the shower by a man disguised as a wolf, a brutal act that shatters any remaining sense of safety. The shocking murder confirms that a killer is among them and that danger is closing in. The group reels from the violence and struggles to process what has happened.

Jeanne is killed

Shortly after Matilda's death, Jeanne is killed as fear spreads through the castle. The exact method is not detailed in the summary, but the killings continue to mount. The survivors crumble under growing panic and suspicion.

Survivors search for Stephane

The remaining three survivors panic and begin to search for Stephane, convinced he might be the killer. Their pursuit through the dim corridors underscores the chaos and mistrust within the group. The hunt seems to blur the line between predator and protector.

Wilfried is killed

Wilfried falls victim to the killer, further thinning the group and elevating the sense of impending doom. With another friend dead, the survivors’ fear accelerates and suspicions sharpen. The castle becomes a trap that imprisons them with the killer.

Sophie accuses Matthew

In the heat of mounting tension, Sophie accuses Matthew of being the murderer, straining their fragile alliance. The accusation reflects how fear distorts perception and amplifies mistrust among friends. Their relationship becomes a focal point as danger closes in.

The wolf is revealed to be Axel de Fersen

The trio confronts the killer, who is revealed as a wolf figure controlled by Axel de Fersen, the host. The revelation confirms that the host himself is the murderer, countering any suspicion cast on Stephane. The true foe stands within the very walls they trusted.