Older Gods
Plot
In the remote Welsh countryside, a sense of unease settles over the rolling hills and misty valleys as Chris Rivers, an American outsider, arrives in search of answers about his troubled friend's disappearance. As he delves deeper into the mysterious vanishing, Chris finds himself entangled in a web of secrets and deceit that threatens to consume him. Initially, the locals seem reluctant to share information, and Chris is left to unravel the truth on his own. His search takes him down a rabbit hole of cryptic clues, ancient mythology, and eerie landscapes that whisper tales of an apocalyptic prophecy unfolding before his very eyes. Chris's investigation eventually leads him to the enigmatic Elder Gods, a dark cult operating under the guise of mysticism and spirituality. As he delves deeper into their world, Chris is met with a series of surreal and unsettling encounters that challenge everything he thought he knew about reality. The closer Chris gets to the truth, the more he realizes that his friend's disappearance is merely a symptom of a larger, apocalyptic phenomenon unfolding across the globe. The Elder Gods' true intentions are shrouded in mystery, but one thing is clear: they will stop at nothing to bring about their catastrophic prophecy. As the stakes rise and Chris becomes increasingly entangled in the cult's web of deceit, he must confront the darkness head-on to rescue his friend and prevent the apocalypse. With each passing moment, the line between reality and madness blurs, leaving Chris questioning what is real and what is just a product of his own paranoia. In this gripping, atmospheric thriller, Chris Rivers' quest for answers becomes a desperate fight for survival as he navigates the treacherous landscape of the Elder Gods' dark world. Will he be able to uncover the truth before it's too late, or will he succumb to the very same forces that have consumed his friend?
Reviews
Luna
The biggest problem with *Older Gods* is its failure to create a sense of dread associated with the ancient deities. The methods employed by the evil gods and their cult are too stereotypical: stalking, tailing, scattering dead birds around the house, and verbally threatening to kill the protagonist’s family. However, these actions lack a tangible threat to the protagonist (the audience doesn't feel threatened), and the latter half relies heavily on musical cues to evoke emotion, resulting in a lack of genuine, bone-chilling horror. The story's focus on the emotional bond between the protagonist and their friend, aiming to highlight the power of genuine emotion against evil, feels misplaced in a cosmic horror setting. With the oppressive atmosphere lacking, the characters’ actions come across as overly sentimental and the performances as self-indulgent.
Georgia
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Anna
Unspeakable. Unfathomable. Incomprehensible. Indescribable. Beyond human comprehension. Too terrifying to name.
Nina
Heavy on monologues, narration, and exposition, it feels more like listening to a story than watching a film. The movie fails to visually bring the "dream" and its narrative to life through cinematic techniques. Not worth the watch.
