Serik Beyeu’s latest film, originally titled Succubus and retitled The Demoness for its home‑video release, debuted in 2024 and landed on digital platforms February 11, 2025 (with Blu‑ray and DVD following May 27). Shot in Russian and presented with an English dub, this supernatural thriller unfolds under the direction of Beyeu, who also oversees a screenplay co‑written by Dmitry Zhigalov and Oleg Kurochkin.
The premise is deceptively simple: an exclusive island retreat invites couples to confront hidden fractures in their relationships through a series of masked ceremonies and guided “truth” exercises. Yet beneath the veneer of therapeutic renewal, an ancient succubus lurks, feeding on guests’ deepest longings and twisting their desires into catastrophic betrayals.
Cinematographer Anton Zenkovich frames the wintry forest and cabin interiors with mirror‑laden compositions, reinforcing the film’s interest in dualities—what we show our partners versus what we conceal. Beyeu alternates between methodical build‑ups...
The premise is deceptively simple: an exclusive island retreat invites couples to confront hidden fractures in their relationships through a series of masked ceremonies and guided “truth” exercises. Yet beneath the veneer of therapeutic renewal, an ancient succubus lurks, feeding on guests’ deepest longings and twisting their desires into catastrophic betrayals.
Cinematographer Anton Zenkovich frames the wintry forest and cabin interiors with mirror‑laden compositions, reinforcing the film’s interest in dualities—what we show our partners versus what we conceal. Beyeu alternates between methodical build‑ups...
- 4/20/2025
- by Scott Clark
- Gazettely
An ancient spirit feeds on fear and brings out the darkest side in people when it takes human form in The Demoness.
Check out the trailer below, which looks something like “Temptation Island” meets Jennifer’s Body.
Formerly titled Succubus, the Russian horror film hits Digital on February 11 from Well Go USA. A Blu-ray and DVD release follows on May 27 exclusively through Amazon.
An erotic island retreat plays host to an exclusive couple’s retreat designed to rekindle the flames of passion. When Stacy and her boyfriend arrive, the sexy fun is quickly interrupted by a malevolent entity that feeds on their pain.
Serik Beyseu (Project Gemini) directs from a script by Dmitriy Zhigalov (Project Gemini) and Oleg Kurochkin.
Angelina Pakhomova, Victor Mikhaylov, Anton Rival, Polina Davydova, Paulina Vrublevska, Pierre Bourel, Nino Ninidze, Arthur Beschastny, Ksenia Pikalova, and Vasiliy Evseev star.
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Check out the trailer below, which looks something like “Temptation Island” meets Jennifer’s Body.
Formerly titled Succubus, the Russian horror film hits Digital on February 11 from Well Go USA. A Blu-ray and DVD release follows on May 27 exclusively through Amazon.
An erotic island retreat plays host to an exclusive couple’s retreat designed to rekindle the flames of passion. When Stacy and her boyfriend arrive, the sexy fun is quickly interrupted by a malevolent entity that feeds on their pain.
Serik Beyseu (Project Gemini) directs from a script by Dmitriy Zhigalov (Project Gemini) and Oleg Kurochkin.
Angelina Pakhomova, Victor Mikhaylov, Anton Rival, Polina Davydova, Paulina Vrublevska, Pierre Bourel, Nino Ninidze, Arthur Beschastny, Ksenia Pikalova, and Vasiliy Evseev star.
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- 1/27/2025
- by Alex DiVincenzo
- bloody-disgusting.com
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