"Dark Entities" (2023) - Following a tragic accident in 1977, the three Winters siblings move into the mysterious home they inherited. They soon discover the house holds dark secrets and malevolent supernatural forces that seek to threaten everything they hold dear, forcing them to seek the aid of a parapsychologist to survive.
"Dark Entities" (2023) is an indie supernatural horror film that aims to blend classic haunted house tropes with psychological suspense. Set in a remote, old-fashioned house, the film follows a group of college students who uncover disturbing phenomena tied to the building’s dark history. From the outset, Dark Entities leans into atmosphere: creaking floors, cryptic symbols, flickering lights — all the genre staples are here. The film builds its tension gradually, favoring mystery over gore, and tries to keep the viewer questioning what’s real and what’s hallucination. While the narrative is familiar, there’s effort to inject some originality through fragmented storytelling and character backstories. Visually, the film makes good use of its limited locations and budget, using lighting and sound design to create a claustrophobic and eerie vibe. The pacing is uneven at times, with some slow stretches that don’t always pay off, but it maintains a sense of dread throughout. The performances are serviceable, though not standout, with some characters feeling underdeveloped. The film’s lore — which hints at occultism, possession, and reality distortion — adds intrigue but isn’t always clearly or satisfyingly explained by the end. Overall, Dark Entities is a competent low-budget horror effort. It doesn’t reinvent the genre, but for fans of indie horror looking for slow-burn chills and classic haunted vibes, it offers a few creepy moments and unsettling visuals, even if the story leaves some threads hanging.