Mantis Nest

In a remote, isolated community known only as the 'Nest', a series of unsettling disappearances begins to plague its inhabitants. As fear mounts, a young investigative journalist, driven by the disappearance of her estranged father, ventures into the Nest. She uncovers a dark, ancient secret that the community fiercely protects, a secret that has a terrifying appetite for outsiders.

Mantis Nest received a mixed-to-positive reception from critics, who praised its atmospheric tension and unsettling visuals, but some found the plot predictable. Audiences were more divided, with some appreciating its unique take on folk horror while others criticized its pacing.

• Praised for its chilling atmosphere and disturbing imagery.

• Commended for its unique blend of psychological horror and folk elements.

• Criticized by some for a convoluted plot and a less-than-satisfying resolution.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's unsettling mood and suspenseful build-up. Many found the visual style and the concept of the 'Nest' to be particularly effective and memorable. However, some viewers felt the story became too convoluted in its latter half, and a segment of the audience found the ending to be anticlimactic.

Nominated for Best Horror Film at the Fangoria Chainsaw Awards. Won Best Cinematography at the Sitges Film Festival.

The distinctive, unsettling hum heard throughout the film was created by recording the amplified sounds of actual insect wings and processing them to create a deep, resonant drone.