Shubhabrata Dutta
The Lifetime thriller drama ‘Little Girl In The Woods’ deals exactly with its title. However, the Paula Elle directorial ups the ante of Lifetime’s visual storytelling by putting the “little girl” in the middle of snow-capped nowhere. The story follows a women’s group that is backpacking in the woods when they come across a solitary cabin. It seems empty until knocks from under it reveal a young girl who seems to have been put there against her wishes. Realizing that she is in danger, the women decide to take her away from her captors as soon as possible. Unfortunately, the captors are nearby, and with the traps they have set up and weapons they have handy, escaping will require much more than just will. The visuals make use of the remote and cold environment to authentically showcase the chill in the narrative, one that comes with the feeling of being alone and helpless.
Where was Little Girl In The Woods Filmed?
‘Little Girl In The Woods’ was shot entirely in British Columbia, specifically in Vancouver. Filming reportedly began in the second week of January 2025 and wrapped in the first week of February the same year. The cast and crew had a great time filming in the snow-capped mountains, forming strong bonds by the end of the physically and emotionally intense endeavor. Several cast members took to social media to express gratitude and reminisce about the fun moments during filming.
Vancouver, British Columbia
The city of Vancouver, located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia, became the production base for ‘Little Girl In The Woods.’ It has earned the nickname Hollywood North due to its reputation as a major base for film and TV production in North America. The North Shore Mountains, which form a significant part of the cityscape, turn Vancouver into a pristine scenic backdrop during the month of January, which receives the highest snowfall throughout the year. This characteristic enabled the crew to make proper use of the snow as the primary prop for the film. Drones were used for establishing shots, and camera rigs were set up in unusual spots to capture dramatic scenes from multiple angles. Stunt coordinator Kathy Hubble even put on a bear costume to film the scenes with the bear.
Vancouver boasts numerous top-tier production studios offering the best sound stages, equipment, and facilities. This quality may have led the production team to shoot some scenes inside the studio space. Houses are also available for rent for shooting purposes, which are better suited to tight filming schedules. Other Lifetime movies filmed in the city include ‘Girl Taken,’ ‘Fame: A Temptations Story,’ ‘I Will Survive: The Gloria Gaynor Story,’ and ‘The Bear Lake Murders.’ Some of the major tourist spots you can visit are Stanley Park, Science World, Vancouver Art Gallery, Canada Place, and Gastown.
Little Girl In The Woods Cast Details
The ‘Little Girl In The Woods’ cast is led by Alana Hawley Purvis, Caitlyn Stryker, Camille Atebe, Amy Trefry, and Juliette Hawk. Besides acting, Alana is also a vocal coach. Caitlyn grew up as a railroad brat, thanks to her father’s railroading career, which kept her family moving from one city to another every two years. She began her career as a ballet dancer and then shifted to modeling before landing in acting. Camille is an actor, painter, and comedian, as well as a volunteer for the BRIM Repair Café, repairing garments for extended use. Amy runs a production house that focuses on elevating marginalized voices and narratives, especially of the female and 2SLGBTQ++ communities. Juliette is trained in piano and singing as well as writes and composes songs. Alana and Amy worked together in Lifetime’s ‘The Ice Rink Murders.’
Alana Hawley Purvis
Alana Hawley Purvis is a common face on television and has a string of Lifetime movies to her credit, including ‘The Ice Rink Murders,’ ‘Cradle of Deception,’ ‘Death in the Cul-De-Sac,’ ‘The Last Thing She Said,’ and ‘Mormon Mom Gone Wrong: The Ruby Franke Story.’ You can also spot her as Amanda Fern in ‘The Recruit’ and Dana Ford in ‘Supergirl.’ Her feature film performances include Edith in ‘This Too Shall Pass,’ Adriana in ‘Infidelity Can Be Fatal,’ and Meryl in ‘The Great Fear.’
Caitlin Stryker
Caitlin Stryker, like Purvis, is known for her roles in TV shows. Some of her noteworthy portrayals are Molly in ‘Allegiance,’ Rebecca Clarke-Sherman in ‘Clarice,’ Nicole in ‘Day of the Dead,’ Susan in ‘A Million Little Things,’ and Marjorie in ‘The Good Doctor.’ She is a Hallmark staple and can be spotted in ‘An Unexpected Valentine,’ ‘Death at the Diner: A Teagarden Mystery,’ ‘Inventing the Christmas Prince,’ and ‘Campfire Romance.’ Other projects she has been a part of include ‘Nobody Dumps My Daughter,’ ‘Mercy,’ ‘Family Law,’ ‘Lucifer,’ and ‘The Flash.’
Camille Atebe
Camille Atebe is recognizable as Kadeema from ‘Yolanda the goddess,’ Cherry Sherry from ‘Snowpiercer,’ Dr. Sasha Hyland from ‘The Good Doctor,’ Chloe Reed from ‘Ghost Wars,’ and Alyse from ‘Family Law.’ ‘Little Girl In The Woods’ is her first TV movie. As far as feature films are concerned, she plays Monica in ‘The Wedding Banquet,’ Principal Hanley in ‘The Hollow Child,’ and Harpy Barista in ‘Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters.’
Amy Trefry
Amy Trefry is known for playing the role of Dr. Alyssa Hartt in ‘I Hear You.’ She also plays Donna in ‘Mr. D,’ Katrina Hayes in ‘Diggstown,’ Darcy in ‘Tincan,’ Xan Lemieux in ‘King & Pawn,’ and Nora in ‘8:37 Rebirth.’ Her other Lifetime projects are ‘The Ice Rink Murders,’ where she plays Rachel, and ‘Killing for Extra Credit,’ where she can be spotted as Miss Mitchell. You can also see her as Lindsey in the Hallmark movie ‘Magic in Mistletoe.’
Juliette Hawk as Alice
Juliette Hawk plays Alice, the kidnapped girl, in the movie. She can be seen in numerous Lifetime and Hallmark projects. Her Lifetime roles include Suzie in ‘Sins of My Husband,’ young Liz in ‘Don’t Scream, It’s Me!,’ Alexis Lambert in ‘Secrets on Maple Street,’ and young Mara in ‘Living with My Mother’s Killer.’ Her Hallmark performances include young Katie in ‘Holidazed,’ Annie in ‘Mystery on Mistletoe Lane,’ Izzy in ‘A Winning Team,’ and Jessa in ‘Christmas at the Golden Dragon.’
While the above-mentioned actors form the core of the narrative, they are joined by a talented additional cast that consists of Justine Warrington as Hope, Tavia Cervi as Ruth, Ella Simmons as Rachel, Lukas Pfob as Barry, and Roark Critchlow.
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