A group of U.S. soldiers on a mission in the Middle East find themselves with nothing to do in their free time. Out of sheer boredom they end up destroying an old statue in the desert, only to unleash a horrific entity.
Practical Effects
Creature effects deserve better script than this.
Cinematography
Desert actually looks menacing, not just sandy.
Director
Alex Turner
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Alex Turner made this between music videos, which explains the chaotic energy and questionable pacing decisions.
The 'ancient Middle Eastern curse' trope here peaked during Iraq War-era horror, reflecting Western anxieties about the region.
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