Demon

A young groom, Piotr, is preparing for his wedding in his ancestral village in Poland. On the eve of the ceremony, while exploring an old, dilapidated house on the property, he unearths a mysterious object in the backyard, possibly a human corpse. This discovery coincides with a disturbing and increasingly violent possession that begins to plague him, turning his joyous wedding into a nightmarish ordeal as he grapples with an ancient spirit and his own family's dark secrets.

Demon received largely positive reviews from critics, who praised its unique blend of horror, folklore, and social commentary. While some found the pacing uneven, the film was widely commended for its atmospheric tension, strong performances, and unsettling exploration of guilt and historical trauma.

• A chilling and atmospheric supernatural horror film that effectively uses folklore to explore deeper themes.

• Features a standout performance and a unsettlingly effective descent into madness.

• Praised for its unique approach to possession narratives and its unsettling tone.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a compelling and scary horror experience, appreciating its blend of supernatural elements with cultural context. Some viewers noted that the film's ending was ambiguous, while others were impressed by its ability to create sustained dread.

Won Best Feature Film at the Fantasia International Film Festival (2016), Best Film at the Gdynia Polish Film Festival (2015), and the Silver Grape Award at the Transilvania International Film Festival (2016).

The film is inspired by the Dybbuk legend from Jewish folklore, which tells of a malicious spirit possessing a living person.