Blood Feast
Fuad Ramses and his family have moved from the United States to France, where they run a American diner. Since business is not going too well, Fuad also works night shifts in a museum of Egyptian culture. During these long lonely nights he is repeatedly drawn to a statue representing the seductive ancient goddess ISHTAR. He becomes more and more allured by the goddess as she speaks to him in visions. Eventually he succumbs to her deadly charms.
Why it matters
A modern folk horror steeped in ancient mythology that explores obsession and cultural displacement through a supernatural lens.
- Revisits the cult classic title with a fresh, atmospheric take rooted in Egyptian mythology rather than splatter.
- Fuad Ramses’ slow descent into madness is anchored by a quietly unsettling performance that sells the creeping dread.
- The film’s moody museum setting and shadowy visions create a dreamlike, almost hypnotic vibe that lingers after the credits.
- Ideal for fans of folk horror who appreciate psychological tension over gore and enjoy myth-inspired supernatural tales.
Director
5 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
100
Slow Burn
33
Psychological
86
Supernatural
100
Creature
0
Disturbing
83
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
14
Survival
0
