The horror film "Bad Voodoo," released on February 10th via DeskPop Entertainment, centers on two escaped convicts who break into a house, taking a hostage only to discover it harbors a voodoo curse. The curse, born from a grieving couple's quest for vengeance, turns the convicts from predators into sacrifices as they battle a supernatural power that feeds on guilt, blood, and lost souls.
The film's plot, while described as original and surprising, has also been called implausible by some reviewers. It features Abigail (played by Cristina Moody), a woman grappling with the loss of her daughters in a car accident, who becomes the hostage. The narrative explores how profound grief can distort justice and lead to unimaginable horrors, suggesting the film could work as well on a stage as it does on screen.
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"Bad Voodoo" runs for 90 minutes and is available on Digital and Video on Demand. Its intimate aspect ratio is said to enhance the feeling of entrapment for the audience, mirroring the characters' predicament. Despite a potential dislike for the protagonist character, the film has been praised as a "great little horror" with elements of drama and supernatural scares, with particular attention paid to its handling of grief.
The cast includes Manny Perez and John Fiore, alongside Christina Moody, Justin Genna, Alex Joseph Pires, and Jimmy C. Critics note that the film is "unrelated to reality" in its depiction of voodoo, suggesting it is more akin to a theme park attraction than a culturally sensitive portrayal. The film's thematic core delves into revenge and the psychological toll of loss.