Tarnation
When wannabe-singer Oscar is fired from her band and her boyfriend walks out, she heads to a remote cabin in the woods outside a ghost town called Tarnation to reflect on her life choices. But the woods are home to a demon unicorn, whose satanic master seeks Oscar's blood to complete a ritual that will raise Satan himself from Hell. Oscar must battle with a ungodly force of evil, capable of possessing any soul, to not only save her own life but to stop TARNATION descending upon the world.
Why it matters
A scrappy indie demon-horror that channels Evil Dead energy through a demon unicorn’s satanic mayhem in the woods.
- Lean budget and eager cast fuel a raw, gritty vibe that’s pure regional horror spirit.
- Director Armstrong wears his Sam Raimi fandom on his sleeve, delivering playful, blood-soaked homage.
- Practical gore effects punch above their weight, turning a low-fi premise into visceral thrills.
- Best for fans craving small-town supernatural chaos with a weirdly specific, offbeat antagonist.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
0
Psychological
0
Supernatural
100
Creature
18
Disturbing
0
Fun Factor
100
Cerebral
0
Survival
50
PossessionRitual
