A rebellious teenage boy, struggling with his parents' imminent divorce, encounters a terrifying evil after his next-door neighbor becomes possessed by an ancient witch that feasts on children.
Practical Effects
Gnarly witch creature design, all practical effects and gross textures.
Direction
Pierce brothers nail that Spielberg-kid energy meets folk horror.
Director
Drew T. Pierce
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Pierce brothers shot this in their hometown of Northern Michigan, using local crew and their actual childhood woods.
That flower-blooming-from-the-body shot? Practical effect using silicone and compressed air — no CGI.
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