3.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Forest (2016)
The Forest (2016)
Overview
Set in the Aokigahara Forest, a real-life place in Japan where people go to end their lives. Against this backdrop, a young American woman comes in search of her twin sister, who has mysteriously disappeared.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
3.6
Overview
Set in the Aokigahara Forest, a real-life place in Japan where people go to end their lives. Against this backdrop, a young American woman comes in search of her twin sister, who has mysteriously disappeared.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film is a psychological horror focusing on individual grief, mental health struggles, and a supernatural threat, without engaging in broader political commentary or advocating for specific ideological solutions.
The movie features a predominantly white main cast, with no explicit race or gender swaps of traditional roles. Its narrative focuses on a supernatural horror story and personal grief, and it does not present a critical portrayal of traditional identities.
Secondary
The film 'The Forest' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on a woman's search for her sister in a supernatural forest, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences depicted.
The film "The Forest" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative centers on a woman's search for her missing sister in a Japanese forest, exploring psychological horror and supernatural elements without engaging with transgender identities or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Forest (2016) is an original horror film with characters created specifically for this movie. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which characters were adapted and had their gender changed.
The Forest (2016) is an original horror film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical basis, or previous adaptations from which characters' races could be established and subsequently altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
4.8
5.2
Critic Ratings
1.0
3.4
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