Power outage! What can we do?

That’s the question for sisters two.

No lights, TV or internet.

And things get scarier, you bet.

Into the Forest tells a tale

of survival when all things fail

except the siblings’ love and grit.

Their spirits tested quite a bit.

This drama works almost throughout

but toward the end, it fizzles out.

Still, kudos to cast members all.

Playing their roles, they do not fall.

The background music sounds just right.

And camera work lights up the night.

Director uses tension well.

Will our world end just like this Hell?

Into the Forest focuses on how Nell and Eva react to this terrifying crisis. They have led fairly protected lives, so much of the success of this film comes from the way these two talented actresses show the growth and resourcefulness of their characters, especially (SPOILER ALERT) after their father (Callum Rennie) suffers a horrible accident.

Days, weeks and months go by without power. Nell falls in love with a local lad (Max Minghella) and considers running off with him. Eva becomes the victim of a brutal attack. The sisters argue over things like gas for the generator, a piece of candy, and having a baby. Sometimes the tension between them seems almost too much for each to bear. But their sisterly love keeps them going.  

Most end-of-the-world type movies emphasize explosions, earthquakes, floods or other disasters. Into the Forest shows a calmer -- and more terrifying – scenario. Are you brave enough to see this one played out on screen?         

This is how the world ends. Not with a bang but a whimper. – T.S. Elliot

 (Directed by Patricia Rozema from co-writer Jean Heglund’s novel. Released by A24 and rated “R” for a scene of violence involving rape, language and some sexuality/nudity.)