It's in the Woods" (Japanese title: "Sore ga Iru Mori") is a 2022 Japanese horror film directed by Hideo Nakata, renowned for his work on "Ring." The story centers on Junichi Tanaka, portrayed by Masaki Aiba, a 38-year-old farmer living alone in a rural town near the mountains. His life takes an unexpected turn when he becomes the caretaker of his 10-year-old son, Kazuya, following a divorce. Shortly after Kazuya's arrival, the family experiences a series of unsettling supernatural events, including strange noises, flocks of crows, flickering lights, and an eerie sense of being watched. Simultaneously, mysterious deaths and disappearances occur in the nearby forest, leading Junichi to a terrifying encounter with an entity that defies explanation. As the phenomena escalate, Junichi, Kazuya, and schoolteacher Eri Kitami (Honoka Matsumoto) find themselves entangled in a web of fear and mystery. The film explores themes of family, the unknown, and the primal fears lurking within nature. Released on September 30, 2022, "It's in the Woods" offers a chilling narrative that delves into the terror of confronting an unfathomable presence.
