If You Go Down in the Woods Today

About This Movie

If You Go Down in the Woods Today is this quirky little TV movie from 1981, blending comedy with a bit of whimsy and tension. Picture a Boy Scout troop on what seems like a wholesome outing, only to find themselves navigating a forest filled with oddball characters—some of whom are cops in disguise and others who are, well, less than savory. The atmosphere is a curious mix of light-hearted adventures and the underlying chaos of a criminal pursuit. The pacing has this charmingly erratic flow, bouncing between the kids' antics and the adults' shenanigans. The performances have a certain earnestness that really captures the spirit of the time, making it a distinctive watch, if not for its wild premise then for the sheer absurdity of it all.

TV movie from 1981Features a blend of comedy and whimsyOddball characters and a unique premise