It's true that *The Forest* had a promising premise, but it didn’t quite come together; the direction was lacking and the movie relied too heavily on cheap jump scares, which ultimately made it fall flat. The resolution also felt disappointing. I will say Natalie Dormer is easy on the eyes, though.

I'd honestly rather inflict pain on myself than sit through the recent horror films Hollywood is churning out. Why are there no original ideas, just reliance on cheap jump scares and ridiculous storylines? Okay. Ugh. The movie starts with a woman receiving a casual phone call informing her that her sister has entered the suicide forest and has been missing for 48 hours; she’s now presumed to have died by suicid…

My time was completely wasted, and all I got out of it was noticing how good Natalie Dormer looks as a gothic character. Final rating: ★½: - Boring/disappointing. Avoid if possible.

The concept behind _The Forest_ is likely more compelling than the horror movie itself. Many are aware of the unsettling history associated with Japan’s Aokigahara Forest, also known as “Suicide Forest,” located at the base of Mount Fuji and historically a place where people struggling with despair have gone to end their lives amidst the dense trees and winding paths. While this forest serves as a final, tranquil loc…

The narrative itself was interesting, though I feel it might have been more effective if presented as a psychological drama rather than a straightforward horror film.