The Forest

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The Forest

"Daddy's Gone A Hunting"

1982

1h 25m

3.8(48 votes)

Horror

Overview

A cannibal hermit living in the woods preys on campers and hikers for his food supply.

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13 members

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Dean Russell

Steve

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Gary Kent

John

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Tomi Barrett

Sharon

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John Batis

Charlie

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Ann Wilkinson

Teddi

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Jeanette O'Connor

Mother

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Corky Pigeon

John Jr.

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Becki Burke

Jennifer

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Tony Gee

Plumber

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Stafford Morgan

Man

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Marilyn Anderson

Woman

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Jean Clark

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Don Jones

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