The forest serves as a perfect backdrop for the parts of ourselves we don't understand or are afraid to face. Why the Metaphor Resonates
When roots begin to crack the foundation of a house, or when the wind through the chimney starts sounding like a voice, the protective barrier of civilization has failed. It signifies that the ancient, indifferent forces of the earth are reclaiming what was taken from them. Modern Horror: The Forest as an Invading Force Don-t Let the Forest In