Stranger in the Woods

Olivia and a tight-knit group head off for a vacation that promises escape from grief. Soon a terrifying incident unfolds in a closed bathroom, where Olivia emerges battered and clutching at a slit wrist that she insists is not of her making. The moment sparks a rift among the friends, who read it as evidence of suicide attempts linked to the fiancé's death. Olivia struggles to convince them that she was targeted, not left to drown in despair. As the group debates what really happened, fear and suspicion grow, turning the cabin into a pressure cooker where loyalties bend and the past refuses to stay buried. Olivia fights to prove she wasn't alone. The tension builds toward an unstable finale.

Directed by Adam Newacheck from an original story by Holly Kenney, Stranger in the Woods brings Holly Kenney's Olivia to life with a claustrophobic thriller vibe that leans on mood and misdirection as much as menace, and a character focus.

Box office data for this limited release isn't widely publicized and there are no widely reported worldwide numbers anywhere, suggesting a modest niche run. The film appeared in small venues and some streaming windows, rather than a wide theatrical push.

Reception highlights the film's lean, tense atmosphere and its focus on the emotional fallout of grief. The story probes how suspicion can fracture friendships, and it examines how trauma distorts perception, leaving Olivia fighting to enforce her version of events. It also comments on how grief and secrecy mold memory.

At this point there are no announced major awards or nominations for Stranger in the Woods, and the production appears to aim for a tight indie thriller pace rather than festival prestige. The absence of accolades keeps the focus on performance and mood. Some viewers may remember the performances later.