Quercus

A tense, unsettling standoff in the woods that keeps you guessing whether the threat is human or something stranger.

Directed by

Marina Waltz

Starring

Leander Deeny, Kathy Rose O'Brien

Overview

Lexi, a young protester, chains herself to an ancient oak tree marked for felling. She is confronted by Jack, a jovial but unsettling chainsaw-wielding local who spins tales of Dryads, seductive tree-nymphs who protect the forest. As her friends fail to return and Jack’s intentions remain unclear, Lexi is left terrified, alone, and unsure whether she is caught in a game, a trap, or something far stranger.

How it feels

Tense, eerie, dark and cynical. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Isolation, survival, nature, deception

Content

Mild violence, gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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