The DÆMON

i was a bit bored for most of this, but then the last half hour went completely off the rails and i absolutely loved it. i'm going to like pretty much anything lovecraftian, i just wish the characters had been more interesting and the pacing could've used some work. the…

haley

Low budget Lovecraftian maritime horror made with a lot of heart.  Some really gorgeous visuals, especially in the final 10 min which are pretty WILD.

Joe Lynch

A perfect example of low budget horror done right, leaning heavily into atmosphere, dread, and a slow descent into madness. It focuses on grief and isolation as its foundation, gradually unraveling into something far more sinister. It takes its time building out the…

LEATH3RFACE

Treatise on grief which goes full Lovecraft by the end. Great exploration of sadness into madness. Some really excellent practical effects that punch above their weight class. Low budget filmmaking done right and I see a bright future for all involved. Seen at Salem Horror…

smashism

Definitely dark and brooding with the cosmic atmosphere lingering and gets weirder towards the end with some blood. Like or not, fans of Lovecraft.

JamesFearX

Unlikable characters. Boring plot. Lovecraftian vibes. Solid practical creature effects. Dug the effects but found everything else hella forgettable.

Zay

It's like my therapist always tells me: never marry a man with a lake house

Mazinkaiser

The Daemon is the type of slow burn horror film that really pays off for those who are able to stick around till the final 20 minutes or so. With an ending that is honestly one of the best things I’ve seen this year from the sound and visuals alone I was impressed. Plus the…

Zachary

This is cosmic horror meets trauma with some absolutely incredible effects. This is a slow burn for sure but those last 30 mins payoff in a big big way unleashing lovecraftian terrors unlike anything I’ve seen. That final shot sent chills and it was such a beautiful and…

Seth