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Backwood Madness

2025 1 h 20 min Fantasy · Horror · War

A Finnish fantasy-horror in which war's fallout turns forest beings vengeful.

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About the film

Madness is coming

What it’s about

War has upset the balance between people and the forest, and the forest's beings now seek revenge.

What hooks you

Ari Savonen directs, with Toni Kandelin as the Outsider and Jari Manninen as Father Aatami. The catalogue slogan is "Madness is coming."

Who it’s for

It is worth a look for anyone who likes fantasy and horror rooted in folklore, where nature itself becomes a threat.

Technical details
Country
Finland
Year
2025
Genres
Fantasy, Horror, War
Running time
1h 20min

Ratings

MOVIE․ONE · 120 votes
4.6 /10
IMDb
4.5160
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Creative team

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Director Ari Savonen
Starring
  1. 01 Toni Kandelin Outsider
  2. 02 Jari Manninen Father Aatami
  3. 03 Aleksanteri Jaakkola Väinö
  4. 04 Roope Olenius Tapio
  5. 05 Jarmo Koski Father Juhani
  6. 06 Niina Ylipahkala Eeva
  7. 07 Aslak Karsten Shaman
  8. 08 Sami Huhtala Oksa the Troll King

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