The DÆMON – FrightFest 2024 Movie Review
Director: Matt Devino, David Michael Yohe
Writer: Matt Devino, David Michael Yohe (Screenplay)
Cast
- Tyler Q Rosen
- Nick Searcy (The Old Way)
- Sara Fletcher (Do Not Watch)
- Olivia Day (The Accursed)
- Blake Ellis (Red Tails)
- Adriana Isabel
Plot: Haunted by the aftermath of his father’s suicide, Tom abandons his wife and seeks refuge at the lakeside cottage where his father met his tragic end. There, his tormented memories from childhood resurface, all intricately connected to an ancient, mystifying force lurking beneath the lake’s depths, driving Tom inexorably towards madness.
Runtime: 1 Hour 27 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: The DÆMON starts when Tom’s (Rosen) estranged father commits suicide. Tom decides to take a trip to their lakeside cottage to discover what happened, leaving his wife Kathy (Fletcher) behind. He has started diving into his troublesome childhood memories. Meanwhile, Kathy turns to her brother, Mark (Wilson) and Jess (Isabel) for help and they head to the lake house.
Once the four reunite at the lake house, it becomes clear something has changed in Tom. He believes something evil is taking over and the rest search for answers. It leads to the question of whether they can discover the problem before it is too late?
Verdict on The DÆMON
The DÆMON is a horror thriller following a group of friends dealing with a supernatural event after a loved one’s death. It follows them coming together to try and help them before things take a disturbing twist.
This movie dives into loss and past traumas that can take over somebody’s life. However, the supernatural side is strong too, as we see how the location has a much more outlandish idea. It shocks you with where things go and leaves you wanting to know even more. This movie makes you think one things before it takes everything and flips it into something you never expected to see. The performances are great, as they show the different conditions the mentality of the characters suffer through.
Final Thoughts – The DÆMON takes on a truly nightmarish journey.
