A Song from the Dark

I very much loved watching "A Song from the Dark." I think I may have watched it over 4x since the release on Prime. What stands out for me in the film is its rich blend of supernatural elements, drama, and intense horror, all portrayed through authentic African characters. The compelling performances add depth and authenticity to the narrative. The director's direction and vision bring a fresh perspective to the horror genre, highlighting African folklore and mysticism in a respectful and innovative way while also touching modern day slavery. It's superb.

Overall, "A Song from the Dark" is a thrilling and thought-provoking film that effectively bridges the gap between traditional African storytelling and modern horror cinema especially when telling African stories outside of Africa. It is a significant contribution to the genre and a testament to the talent and creativity of its director and cast.

It's pretty interesting how they use the religious elements from the Nigerian culture, I bet the director/screenwriter know them well.

Sadly, characters are written poorly, acting is really awful and storytelling is really limited.

I appreciate the effort they put into special effects with a short budget, but that weird shaking cam and other visual elements feel so cheap and artificial that they take away any seriousness the film intents. They look cartoon-like instead of horror-like.

At its best, the movie is amateurish, at its worst, is like a high school/college project.

I hope this movie serves as an experience to enhance the abilities from all the involved.

Good story line , love the suspense.the lead actress knew exactly how to scare people .I started watching just to see what type of movie it is and then ended up watching the whole thing . Not bad at all. So if you are looking for a movie with twist or you're about that crazy scary suspense there you go enjoy. Definitely recommend it for a larger viewing crowd for a Friday night or so. Some little error with the double ganger and I guess it was just the director exploring his creativity . I love it when my 9ja people not afraid to show some creativity in their work . It was simply a good watch no doubt .

Ogo has truly outdone himself with this visually stunning, Nigerian British Horror film. Gore, story, genre and excellent performances from Vanessa. A song from the dark is an anthology passing through generations of time. Episodic in its delivery, I hope it becomes a series! The graphics and cinematography help make a visually stunning spectacle. African religion and witchcraft is difficult to tackle, especially from an Igbo perspective so it is commendable to see the director/ writer take on Biafra folklore with so much cinematic vim. My only critique is that the horror genre requires more "Boo" scary moments, which the film didn't offer as much as I'd hoped but all in, it is a a phenomenal movie and I'm looking forward to seeing more from Ogo.

I absolutely enjoyed this movie The film stays with you and triggers certains emotions.visually it is so rich and technically beautifully made and i am so impressed with the cast. The director took some risks and it paid off. It is so important to see the style of the director through the tone and not just a simple horror movie that is cliche the storytelling was as good as the visuals and i personally cannot wait to see what Ogo has in store for his next project. A solid film that deserved all the awards and the recognition worldwide and a visual experience that leaves you wanting for more. Xx.