Fiend
An evil spirit resurrects the corpse of a dead music teacher, who now must strangle and absorb people's energy in order to stay alive. When he moves to the suburbs of Baltimore and resumes giving music lessons, he begins to cause suspicion amongst his neighbors.
Why it matters
A lurid blend of suburban dread and grindhouse gore, Fiend channels early ’80s low-budget horror with a sinister, pulsing energy.
- A Baltimore-set oddity that captures regional indie horror’s scrappy spirit and practical effects charm.
- The undead music teacher’s strangulation spree mixes body horror with a creeping suburban unease.
- Perfect for fans of ’80s exploitation who dig their monsters served with a side of offbeat atmosphere.
- Not a polished gem, but its earnest weirdness and relentless low-fi vibe make it a cult curiosity worth seeking out.
Director
4 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
29
Supernatural
60
Creature
18
Disturbing
0
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
0
Survival
0
Occult
