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The Redwood Massacre

"Evil Doesn't Die Easily"

2014 1h 22m EN
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★3.9TMDB · 64
Horror
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​‘THE REDWOOD MASSACRE’ is about five adventurous friends, visiting the legendary murder site of Redwood. It has all the hallmarks of being an exciting and thrilling camping weekend away. They soon discover they’re not the only people in the mysterious location. The fun camping expedition soon turns into a nightmare as they are sadistically stalked by a mysterious unseen killer.

“Evil Doesn't Die Easily”

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Cast

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Behind the camera

Director
David Ryan Keith
Writers
David Ryan Keith
Languages
English
Countries
United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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82 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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MONEY

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Shot for just $0.2M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.

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ERA

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Released 12 years ago.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "The Redwood Massacre Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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WORLD

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by David Ryan Keith, shot by David Ryan Keith. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Leah Kardos. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor David Ryan Keith shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

David Ryan Keith directs. David Ryan Keith behind the camera. Leah Kardos scores. David Ryan Keith cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 182 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
  • 2Shot for just $0.2M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.
  • 3Released 12 years ago.
  • 4Part of the "The Redwood Massacre Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
  • 5Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
  • 6Directed by David Ryan Keith, shot by David Ryan Keith. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 7Original score by Leah Kardos. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 8Editor David Ryan Keith shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 9Mark Wood and Lisa Cameron and Lisa Livingstone carry the top of the cast.
  • 10Marketing tagline: "Evil Doesn't Die Easily".
  • 11IMDB entry: tt3242756 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 12Only 64 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
David Ryan Keith
Original score
Leah Kardos
Editing
David Ryan Keith
Runtime
82 min · 1h 22m
Aspect ratio (typical)
1.37:1 (Academy)
Status
Released
Budget
$156,660
Original language
EN
Certification (US)
R

Part of

The Redwood Massacre Collection

The hunters become the hunted after a stranger obsessed with the Redwood Farm murders convinces bereaved family members to venture into the wilderness in hope of proving the existence of the notorious burlap masked maniac.

Also by

David Ryan Keith

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Production companies

Who made it

  • AL

    Alive Productions

  • CL

    Clear Focus Movies

    GB

Key crew

  • Consulting ProducerBlu de Golyer
  • ProducerDavid Ryan Keith
  • ProducerLorraine Keith
  • Executive ProducerAndrew Nicholson
  • EditorDavid Ryan Keith
  • Production ManagerLorraine Keith
  • Camera OperatorDavid Ryan Keith

Release history · US

When it landed

  • Theatrical2015-05-23R

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International titles

  • The Redwood MassacreDE

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