Gnaw
Jennifer Conrad is a small-town girl starting over in the big city. Fleeing an abusive relationship, all she wants is a chance to begin again. But it is hard to start over when something is eating you while you sleep . . . one painful bite at a time.
Why it matters
A tense and intimate body horror that turns personal trauma into creeping dread, Gnaw explores the literal and psychological scars of survival with unsettling intimacy.
- Small-town to city escape narrative steeped in real-world fear, amplified by the insidious nocturnal predator
- Grounded practical effects ratchet up discomfort with every bite, evoking classic body horror unease à la Cronenberg
- Female-led, low-budget indie that prioritizes character-driven suspense over cheap jump scares
- For fans of quiet psychological horror that mutates into visceral terror, not your typical monster movie
Director
2 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
14
Slow Burn
50
Psychological
43
Supernatural
0
Creature
55
Disturbing
33
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
14
Survival
33
Creature
