Totem

An atmospheric late-90s cabin-in-the-woods horror that leans into supernatural possession and ancient evil, wrapped in a creeping sense of claustrophobia.

• A mash-up of indie cult favorites: think “Children Shouldn’t Play with Dead Things” meets “Evil Dead” with a dash of Zuni doll menace from “Trilogy of Terror.”
• The invisible barrier trapping the characters amps up the dread of isolation without relying on cheap jump scares.
• Practical effects and the ancient totem concept tap into folk horror tropes, though the plot sometimes stretches thin.
• Best for fans of contained supernatural horror who appreciate atmosphere over deep character work or narrative complexity.