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Why Horror Fans NEED to Watch VOODUN—The Film That Brings Back REAL Terror

If you’ve been craving a horror film that actually gets under your skin, VOODUN is what you’ve been waiting for. Thor Moreno’s latest supernatural thriller isn’t just another run-of-the-mill horror flick—it’s a gritty, raw, and unrelenting nightmare that throws audiences into a world where fear feels real again. No overproduced CGI,no predictable jump scares—just pure, visceral terror.
For Moreno, crafting VOODUN wasn’t about following today’s horror trends—it was about bringing back the feel of 70s horror, where the fear was raw and immersive. “The great horror films of the seventies and eighties felt like you were right there in the scene with the actors,” Moreno explains. “We wanted VOODUN to have that same immersive, raw feel.” To achieve this, he shot the film on vintage lenses from the 60s, embracing the gritty, surreal, and claustrophobic aesthetic that made horror classics so unforgettable.
The setting itself adds to the authenticity. Filmed in the brutal August heat of Iowa, the exhaustion and discomfort felt by the cast and crew bled into the performances, making every moment of VOODUN feel suffocatingly real. “Everyone was tired and miserable,” Moreno admits, “but that only added to the raw energy we needed to pull this off.” The result is a horror experience that feels unpolished in the best way possible—like something you stumbled onto that you weren’t meant to see.
Beyond its relentless atmosphere, VOODUN stands out because of its truly terrifying villain. Most modern horror killers are predictable—you know their weaknesses, their patterns, their limitations. But VOODUN doesn’t just give you a killer—it gives you a force of nature. Rooted in the arcane power of voodoo, this antagonist doesn’t just stalk its victims—it manipulates reality itself. O’Shea isn’t just up against a murderer—he’s up against something ancient.
Moreno took voodoo seriously, ensuring it wasn’t just a gimmick but a genuinely unsettling presence in the film. “I did a lot of research for the film,” Moreno says. “It was fascinating to learn the difference between Voodoo and Vodou. This story is mostly fiction, but we wanted to bring the cultural elements to life in a way that felt authentic.” The result is a horror experience that doesn’t just terrify—it immerses you in a world where reality itself feels unstable.
With VOODUN tearing through the festival circuit, Best Picture wins at the Dublin and Melbourne Film Festivals prove that this isn’t just a film for horror diehards—it’s a cinematic achievement breaking through to wider audiences.
With VOODUN set to release in spring 2025, it’s clear that horror fans are in for something raw, brutal, andunforgettable. For those who crave the unfiltered terror that made horror legendary.
