It Feeds

It Feeds is the kind of indie horror that quietly outclasses most major studio releases. At its core is the story of a fractured family—a clairvoyant mother and her daughter, both grieving the loss of the father—who are forced to confront a monstrous, almost cosmic evil. The film smartly explores cancer as a literal demon, and that metaphor lands hard.

The screenplay is tight, with a clear narrative that never loses emotional focus. The pacing is deliberate and assured, maintaining momentum without sagging or losing tension. Characters are well-drawn and grounded in reality, and the performances are genuinely outstanding. Technically, the film is a knockout: thick atmosphere, dread-laced visuals, and immaculate craft across the board. From the gothic Victorian home to the surreal dreamscapes, every set feels purposeful. Lighting, costume, sound, and score are all dialed in and deeply effective.

It evokes the haunting imagery of The Cell, the layered dream logic of Insidious and Elm Street, and even weaves in crime procedural threads à la Sinister—but never feels derivative. This is a fun, classic supernatural film. Some might argue it leans too heavily on its influences, but for those who see the intent behind the homage, it’s clear the film is speaking in the language of the genre with reverence, not imitation.