Dark Forest (2006 South Korean Film)

Dark Forest, originally titled Eoneunal Kapjaki Nebeonjjae Iyagi - Jukeumui Soop, is a 2006 South Korean horror film directed by Kim Jung-Min. It serves as the fourth installment in the Four Horror Tales series. The film was released in South Korea on August 17, 2006, and features a runtime of 98 minutes.

Promotional poster for Dark Forest — Promotional artwork for the 2006 film Dark Forest.

Plot

The story follows a group of friends, including Woo-Jin (played by Lee Jong-Hyuk) and Jung-A (played by So E-Hyun), who embark on a trip to a mountainous region. The group decides to enter a forest area that is strictly restricted to the public. As they venture deeper into the woods, they encounter various challenges, including the loss of cellular reception. Jung-A, who possesses the ability to foresee future events, begins to experience intense fear as the group uncovers the dark secrets hidden within the forest.

Scene from Dark Forest — A scene featuring the cast of Dark Forest.

Cast

Lee Jong-Hyuk as Jung Woo-Jin
So E-Hyun as Kim Jung-A
Kim Young-Joon as Jung Seung-Heon
Choi Seong-Min as Lee Joon-Hoo
Lee Seo-Yeon as Oh Se-Eun
Kim Hye-Sun as Kim Sun-A
Park Choong-Sun as Hunter
Oh Jung-Won as Hunter's wife

Production

The film was produced by Ahn Byung-Ki and Kim Yong-Dae, with a production budget reported at approximately US$ 1 million. The screenplay was written by Kim Jung-Min, Yoo Il-Han, and Baek Eun-Jin. The cinematography was handled by Kim Hoon-Kwang, and the film was distributed by CJ Entertainment.