The Afflicted
A story of incomprehensible abuse delivered by an explosively violent mother of four. Journey through the mind of a child that experiences a living hell, defined and defended by the twisted religious beliefs of her mother.
Why it matters
A harrowing dive into familial abuse where religion mutates into a cage of violence and madness.
- A raw, unflinching portrayal of maternal cruelty that refuses to sanitize trauma.
- Disturbing yet intimate, it channels the spirit of ’70s psychological horror with a modern indie grit.
- Practical effects and gritty cinematography amplify the suffocating atmosphere of a child’s shattered world.
- Not for the faint-hearted—this is slow-burn suffering over cheap scares, a tough watch that confronts real horrors lurking behind closed doors.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
43
Slow Burn
33
Psychological
57
Supernatural
0
Creature
0
Disturbing
67
Fun Factor
0
Cerebral
28
Survival
17
