The Crooked Man
While at a slumber party, twelve-year-old Olivia is blamed for the horrific and mysterious death of her friend after singing a song, created by a reclusive mastermind, Milo, which summons a demonic figure known as “The Crooked Man.” Returning to her hometown six years later, a string of unusual deaths lead Olivia to believe that she’s still being haunted by whatever she saw that fateful night. Once you sing the rhyme, everyone in the house is cursed to die by his hands.
Why it matters
A moody supernatural thriller that leans on folklore-inflected curse lore to deliver a slow-burning haunted house vibe.
- The Crooked Man himself channels a King Diamond-esque menace — more eerie shadow than full-on monster, which frustrates but builds atmosphere.
- Anchored by Angelique Rivera’s grounded performance as Olivia, caught between trauma and superstition.
- Fans of demonic folklore and ritual curses will appreciate the film’s focus on rhyme and ritual as vectors of evil.
- TV-movie pacing and modest effects mean it won’t satisfy gore hounds, but it’s a solid pick for those who favor creeping dread over jump scares.
Director
4 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
14
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
29
Supernatural
80
Creature
18
Disturbing
17
Fun Factor
50
Cerebral
0
Survival
33
