The Haunted Forest

What it’s about

Zach, a high school senior, takes his first job as a scare actor at Markoff's Haunted Forest, a Halloween attraction run by his cousin Mark. He joins a band of misfit performers, but when one of them dies on the grounds, Zach begins to question his interest in death and the macabre. Meanwhile, Mark sees the tragedy as a chance to draw more customers to the forest.

What hooks you

The film stars Grayson Gwaze as Zach and Cedric Gegel as Mark. Keith Boynton, who also appears as Jacko, writes and directs. The story unfolds in a single haunted-forest location, with a focus on the performers behind the scares.

Who it’s for

It is a good pick for those who like horror grounded in workplace dynamics and the psychology of fear. It will appeal to viewers drawn to Halloween settings and stories about young people confronting mortality.