Invoked
Five friends head out for a holiday to a remote island off the coast of Ireland and visit an abandoned hostel. As the night draws in and they fool around with a séance, the friends come to realise they are not alone...
Why it matters
An atmospheric dive into Irish folk horror that trades jump scares for creeping dread and unsettling supernatural whispers.
- Lean, low-budget chills that lean heavily on mood over gore—perfect for fans of slow-burn hauntings like The Witch and The Innkeepers.
- The remote island setting taps into isolation fears rooted in Celtic myth, grounding the supernatural in a richly textured landscape.
- Practical effects and shadow play keep the eerie presence tangible, avoiding cheap CGI scares.
- Not flawless—some pacing stumbles—but the authentic regional vibe makes it a worthwhile detour for those craving folklore-infused terror.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
66
Psychological
14
Supernatural
100
Creature
0
Disturbing
0
Fun Factor
50
Cerebral
0
Survival
66
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