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In ‘Through the Woods’, a Mom Braves a Forest of Horrors to Find Her Lost Son
Psssst. Hey, you. I just found out about a new horror game, want to hear about it? Of course you do. The latest indie project to be added to my growing list of reasons why 2015 is going to be a ridiculously good one for indie horror and the folks who enjoy them is the third-person horror-adventure game, Through the Woods — not to be confused with Emily Carroll’s super unsettling horror comic collection of the same name, but I also recommend you check that out, too.
Much like Kraven Manor, Through the Woods started out as a student project before developer Antagonist realized it’s the kind of horror game every genre fan would want to play.
Set on the Norwegian coast, this game tells a very personal story. A human story, and I think we can all agree that that’s something we could use more of. I love shooting zombies in the face as much as the next guy, but a game that follows a mother who’s searching for her lost son sounds exponentially more interesting. Have a look.
You can — and should — follow Through the Woods on Steam Greenlight. It’s currently slated for a fall 2015 release starting with PC, with other platforms, except for mobile, to follow.
We have an exclusive first look at A Man in the Woods With an Axe, a blood-soaked, genre-twisting homage to 1980s slasher films.
Spanning four decades, A Man in the Woods With an Axe begins in the summer of 1987 before pushing into the modern era, weaving together timelines and perspectives in a way that builds both dread and intrigue.
Drawing inspiration from genre standouts like Tucker and Dale vs. Evil, Hatchet, and The Cabin in the Woods, the film blends visceral horror with moments of dark humor, creating a uniquely balanced experience that honors tradition while carving its own identity.
Writer-director Dillon Brown (Primal Darkness) aims to deliver everything fans crave from a slasher while boldly subverting expectations with a mid-film twist that redefines the story.
“This is an unapologetic love letter to the films that made me fall in love with horror,” Brown tells Bloody Disgusting. “But I didn’t just want to recreate that feeling; I wanted to challenge it. About halfway through, the film takes a turn that completely changes how you view not only this story, but the genre itself.”
Brown describes the vintage-inspired production as “far and away the bloodiest film I’ve ever made,” with practical effects helmed by Cody Ruch (The Mill, Pig Hill), an instructor at Tom Savini’s Special Make-Up Effects Program.
From Horror Dadz Productions, A Man in the Woods With an Axe is currently in production and targeting an early 2027 release.
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