Godforsakenย is a found-footage horror film directed by Ali Akbar Akbar Kamal. The movie blends supernatural horror with documentary-style filmmaking, creating a chilling and realistic atmosphere.
The story follows an aspiring filmmaker named Chad Taylor, who returns to his small hometown to attend a funeral. The funeral is for a young woman named Lisa, but the event takes a terrifying turn when Lisa suddenly rises from the dead during her burial, shocking everyone present. Intrigued by this strange and miraculous occurrence, Chad decides to make a documentary about the incident and the mysterious events surrounding Lisaโs return from the grave.
As Chad and his small film crew investigate the events, they begin to encounter strange, supernatural occurrences that suggest something far darker and more sinister is at play. What starts as a curious documentary quickly turns into a terrifying nightmare as the group realizes that Lisaโs resurrection may have been caused by demonic forces, and they are now caught in the middle of something they cannot control.
Godforsaken uses the found-footage format to add a sense of realism and immediacy to the horror, with the characters constantly filming as they uncover the disturbing truth. The film explores themes of faith, the afterlife, and the consequences of playing with dark supernatural forces. The documentary style helps create a sense of claustrophobia and dread as the crew’s investigation spirals out of control.
The film received mixed reviews, with some praising its tension-building atmosphere and creative use of found footage, while others found the pacing uneven. However, fans of found-footage horror, especially those who enjoy a blend of religious and supernatural horror, may find Godforsaken a worthwhile watch.
