: The thin line between protection and control. Folk Horror : Utilizing nature and ancient, earthy magic. Movie Details
One day, Izzy encounters a neighbor and, during a game, is pressured into eating a live worm. This small act of consuming "living flesh" triggers a dormant, ancient power within her. Izzy isn't sick; she is a "Hellbender"—a powerful being that sits somewhere between a witch and a demon.
: A metaphorical take on puberty and discovering one's identity.