Its Name Was Mormo

Its Name Was Mormo is a standout in the horror genre, directed by Mark Andrew Bowers. The film cleverly blends found-footage techniques with Greek mythology to tell a chilling story of a family tormented by Mormo, a demon from ancient lore. The narrative follows the family as their lives spiral into chaos, with tension heightened by supernatural occurrences and the raw, documentary-style cinematography.

The film's authenticity is enriched by its unique production. Bowers' real-life family stars, and their personal experiences during filming-such as eerie sounds and unexplained phenomena-add an unsettling layer. This unconventional approach blurs the line between reality and fiction, immersing the audience in the terror.

Thematically, the movie delves into the fragility of family bonds under duress and the dangers of confronting the unknown. Symbolism, particularly drawn from Greek mythology, is woven throughout, creating a rich, multi-layered experience.

Praised for its originality and atmospheric tension, Its Name Was Mormo is a must-watch for fans of psychological and mythological horror.

When I watched the movie I honestly didnt know what to expect, but I must say it pleasantly surprised me. From the very beginning the movie creates an unsettling atmosphere that feels completely different from most conventional horror films. There are several moments where I genuinely felt fear the kind of fear that gets under your skin and doesn't let go

What impressed me the most was how effectively they used psychological horror It's clear there was a deliberate intention to play with the viewer's mind, and this is reflected in every detail, from the narrative to the sound and visual effects It's not your typical easy or predictable scare it's a type of horror that leaves you thinking and feeling uneasy even after the credits roll.

That night I honestly couldn't sleep well my mind kept going back to certain scenes and the implicit message of the movie I think thats what makes it so special it's not just different but it leaves a lasting impression If you're looking for something out of the ordinary that truly makes you feel, this movie is for you Highly recommended!

Listen in closely to the sound design and you'll be surprised. This film is one of a kind, a real family buying their first home, bringing home a puppy... filming their memories until they find an artifact. This one stood out for me as a hit after the first 15 minutes I knew it wouldn't be the same as the other thrown together found footage films. Its not a 10/10, but it's something I would recommend to couples looking for a scary watch. I was impressed with the families connection. The characters are likable and everything else right now seems very samey samey this stands out from the crowd in a good way.

The film has many remarkable aspects but what stood out to me the most was the use of sound. It creates an atmosphere that truly pulls you in every noise every whisper is there to send shivers down your spine, and it absolutely succeeds. The performance of the little girl is incredible. She has such a natural presence that everything happening around her feels even more real. Mia carried her role in an amazing way. From my perspective, she conveyed innocence with a hint of mystery.

And I can't forget to mention the dog I LOVED the presence of the dog (Romeo) I feel like it added a touch of realism and emotional connection that I didn't expect It was a simple but effective detail that made the scenes feel more human and relatable.

I love the found footage genre and honestly this is a film that's definitely worth watching.

I am a big fan of horror movies and I am always looking for the hidden gems of the genre. And while I welcome this entry and I did find it more entertaining than not, it is not really a good movie as far as the basic standards go.

Let me just shortly mention the good things about this movie first: the premise is okay, some scary atmosphere is definitely there, its not tedious or annoying, people do seem genuine (as for the amateur actors at least).

Now, about missing the standards. What I mean is that finding a scary place and filming it at night might be enough to make a creepy-pasta type of video, but for a movie you at least need to try and tie it up with a nice piece of plot and maybe add some visual effects for scares.

What we have here is an absolutely default story, that has been reused countless times before in movies, not only 'found footage', but in all kinds of horrors. So, this part is no good.

Then we have a presence or an entity which is basically kept unexplained and unexplored. We don't get no background, we don't get no insight, the tiny piece of lore that we get is so common and default that it cannot be taken seriously.

I don't think any major visual effects were really used here to spice things up. Even though I don't like it when they go too hard on the effects, just a bit of that in the right moment could've helped, I guess.

We don't get to know the characters well, they are of course introduced, but very superficially, without any deep connections or twists to their personalities or relationships. It's hard to corelate or grow fond of them, even though I must mention - little girl's acting is quite good.

So, while this is definitely a movie and it does have a plot, it is seriously lacking in all departments. It is an okayish art project, but no more than that. We do get to see people running and shouting at night in some obscure places, but that's basically all there is to this movie.

And the worst of all - there is no twist (or did I miss it?!)

All in all, movies of this genre are rare now and I will keep watching them even if they are bad. I guess, you'll keep doing that too, if you're a fan of the genre, so go ahead and check it out if you have nothing better to do.