12 Hidden Horror Movie Gems Of The Last Decade
6. A Dark Song
Two strangers, living together in a Welsh mansion, working their way through a daunting ritual together in order to speak to a guardian angel. What's not to love? Sophia hires Solomon to lead her through a long and arduous process that requires them both to stay in the house together, with no escape.
The 2016 movie takes this odd couple on a creepy journey through mistrust, love, hate, and revenge, testing the commitment and resolve of both to meet their guardian angels. The nature and setting of the movie lends it an intimate nature, forcing it to rely on its story, character, and the performances of both Catherine Walker and Steve Oram rather than jump scares or gorey CGI.
Not just a slow starter, but a slow burner all throughout, just like Sophia the audience's patience is eventually rewarded with a genuinely surprising and satisfying ending. The directoral debut of Liam Gavin sits at an incredible 92% on the Tomatometer, and deserves a lot more attention than it has ever received.