Torment
Newlyweds Cory and Sarah Morgan take Cory's 7-year-old son Liam up to the country for some much needed family time. When it appears as if Liam has run away, psychological suspense becomes straight-out horror, as Sarah and Cory must now confront a sadistic cult-like family who have been hiding in the house all along and have taken Liam for themselves.
Why it matters
A claustrophobic descent into rural nightmare where family bonds are weaponized against you.
- A taut blend of psychological suspense and home invasion terror that keeps you guessing until the final act.
- The rural cult angle taps into folk-horror’s long tradition of isolating protagonists in hostile, secretive communities.
- Solid performances ground the escalating dread, especially the uneasy dynamic between Sarah and the sinister household.
- Practical set design and tight cinematography build an oppressive atmosphere that amplifies every moment of menace.
Director
2 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
28
Slow Burn
33
Psychological
43
Supernatural
20
Creature
0
Disturbing
67
Fun Factor
0
Cerebral
0
Survival
66
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