It Feeds (2025) - Film Review

      **It Feeds, 2025**

      **Written and Directed by Chad Archibald**

      **Starring Ashley Greene, Shawn Ashmore, Ellie O’Brien, Shayelin Martin, Julian Richings, Juno Rinaldi, and Mark Taylor.**

      **SYNOPSIS:**

      When a troubled young girl bursts into their home psychiatry office claiming a terrifying entity is feeding on her, Jordan and her clairvoyant mother must find a way to stop the malevolent force before it fully consumes the girl. Chad Archibald, director of *The Heretics*, presents *It Feeds*, a compelling supernatural horror film infused with psychological thriller elements, leveraging the performances of Ashley Greene and the unsettling visuals and cinematography to great effect.

      The film follows Greene as Cynthia, a woman with psychic abilities who utilizes her powers to assist clients facing deep-seated trauma. When a young girl rushes into her home office seeking help, Cynthia perceives a malevolent entity feeding off the girl. As this evil force becomes drawn to her daughter Jordan, the duo must discover a way to eradicate it for good.

      *It Feeds* effectively balances its character-driven narrative with horror elements, seamlessly merging supernatural and psychological themes. Archibald’s script, along with the performances of Greene and her co-stars, creates a captivating experience that reveals their depth in various compelling ways as they confront the entity. Greene and Ellie O’Brien exhibit excellent chemistry as the film’s mother-daughter duo, subverting typical tropes such as the daughter’s disbelief in her mother’s abilities or conventional teenage rebellion.

      The characters are relatable and possess diverse personalities, whether it’s the family trauma that Cynthia and Jordan grapple with or the desperate actions taken by Shawn Ashmore’s father character. Juno Rinaldi adds both comic relief and seriousness to her role as an eccentric former client of Cynthia’s, who offers her assistance.

      Beyond the story and performances, the film's distinct personality is attributed to its cinematography and creature designs. The visuals significantly enhance the unsettling atmosphere, particularly during scenes when Cynthia explores someone’s mind or the mysterious entity reveals itself. The film builds tension patiently, capitalizing on it effectively, rather than resorting immediately to jump scares or fully revealing the creature and its victims. The make-up for the entity and its victims is masterfully executed, aiming to evoke creepiness, fear, and pain. Together, these elements heighten the film’s unsettling nature.

      *It Feeds* mesmerizes with its terrifying visuals and Ashley Greene’s compelling performance. Archibald’s fusion of supernatural and psychological genres gives the film a unique identity as it delves into trauma and the extent to which individuals will go to survive. As *It Feeds* prepares for its Canadian premiere and festival circuit, fans seeking a profound and eerie scare should consider experiencing it on the big screen.

      Flickering Myth Rating – Film: ★ ★ ★ ★ / Movie: ★ ★ ★ ★

      *It Feeds* will be released theatrically across Canada on April 16th.

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