It freaked me.

Rating: 7/10 (11 December 1999)

After hearing the hype for months, TBWP finally opened in Australia. I tried to keep an open mind, ignoring people who were really scared by it, or adversely thought it was totally boring. I really enjoyed it.
The whole concept of the film is probably its best feature. It was extremely well marketed, prompting some people to think that it was real footage. You believed that you were watching three students lost in the woods, experiencing genuine fear and anger. Anyone who has ever camped in a forest will relate to strange noises in the night, and how scary they can be.
It isn't for the unimaginative, who has seen every scary gory horror flick, and wants to have everything laid out for them. Your own imagination is what makes this film so frightening. Aside from personal opinions on how scary it is, the concept is excellent. Very original and simple. One of the lowest budgeted films to come out this year, but very entertaining, proving that you don't need mega-bucks to tell a good story, or give people a few moments of terror.
I was freaked out by it more than I realised. Especially when night fell tonight, and I walked to my car. Recommended for those who want something different, but it is worth seeing, just so you can say that you've seen it.