The Woods (2006) is a supernatural horror film directed by Lucky McKee, set in 1965 New England. The story follows rebellious teenager Heather Fasulo, who is sent by her parents to the secluded Falburn Academy, an all-girls boarding school nestled deep within the forest. As Heather adjusts to her new environment, she befriends fellow student Marcy Turner and clashes with the domineering headmistress, Ms. Traverse. Soon, Heather experiences disturbing visions and nightmares, and students begin to disappear under mysterious circumstances. She uncovers that the school is a front for a coven of witches who aim to use the students as vessels to escape their confinement in the woods. Heather must confront these dark forces to save herself and her friends.