Hellbender
A teen and her mother live simply in a home in the woods, spending their time making rock music. A chance encounter with a fellow teen causes her to uncover a connection between her family and witchcraft, which causes a rift with her mother.
Why it matters
A haunting folk horror tale where generational witchcraft clashes with coming-of-age rebellion, set to a raw, DIY rock soundtrack.
- Handmade charm meets eerie atmosphere in this micro-budget witchy fable, crafted by a family of filmmakers.
- Perfect for fans of slow-burn folk horror like *The Witch* or *The VVitch*, but with a punk rock twist.
- The mother-daughter dynamic grounds the supernatural in real emotional tension — a rare blend of horror and family drama.
- Practical effects and naturalistic performances create a lived-in world that’s both mystical and unsettling.
Directors
3 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
50
Psychological
43
Supernatural
40
Creature
0
Disturbing
17
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
71
Survival
17
Witchcraft
