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Name of the text you plan to recreate: The Forest (2016)  Scene/section you will recreate: When the protagonist Sara is woken up by noises outside her tent in the forest and she sees the shadows of a figure running around the tent before a hand grabs her head as she leans against it. Location you will use for your recreation filming/photoshoot: In a tent in my back garden Actors you will require for your recreation: Myself to portray Sara and someone else (doesn't matter who it is because they won't be seen) to make external noises and grab my head. Props/costumes you will require for your recreation: A yellow tent of a similar size to Sara's and clothing similar to Sara's. Equipment you plan to use: Camera, microphone (if necessary) Any other relevant information:

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