Gremlin
A man receives a mysterious box containing a terrible secret, a creature that will kill everyone else in his family unless he passes it on to someone he loves to continue its never-ending circulation.
Why it matters
A cursed creature passes from hand to hand in a grim game of survival and dread, blending body horror with an urban folk tale vibe.
- Practical effects-driven creature design recalls ’80s and ’90s horror traditions, even if execution falters
- Lean, low-budget setup that leans heavily on atmosphere over narrative coherence
- For fans of cursed-object horror and relentless contagion metaphors rather than polished storytelling
- A cautionary example of how ambition can outpace resources—but a watchable curiosity for completists chasing hidden indie horrors
Director
3 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
14
Slow Burn
33
Psychological
29
Supernatural
20
Creature
18
Disturbing
17
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
0
Survival
50
Monster
