Title: Voodoo Rising
Year: 2016
Genre: Horror
Rating: 1.4
Cast: April Needham, Sarah Domanick, Don Kilrain, Mark Cray, Shaphan David Seiders
Description: A humid, unsettling dread permeates every frame of "Voodoo Rising" (2016), a film that transcends its genre trappings to become a chilling exploration of faith, fear, and the seductive power of the unknown. Forget jump scares; this isn't about cheap thrills. Instead, it's a slow burn, a masterful weaving of atmosphere and suspense that leaves you breathlessly anticipating the next unsettling revelation. The film’s strength lies not in its plot, which is familiar enough, but in its unsettling visuals and the palpable sense of unease it cultivates. The characters, etched with believable desperation and vulnerability, are caught in a web of their own making, their choices mirroring the precarious balance between belief and delusion. "Voodoo Rising" isn't just a horror film; it's a haunting meditation on the human condition, a testament to the enduring power of primal fears and the seductive allure of the forbidden. This is a film that stays with you long after the credits roll, a testament to its skillful craftsmanship and haunting power.