In an age where horror films often prioritize jump scares over genuine dread, Thor Moreno’s VOODUN arrives like a breath of fresh, ominous air. Scheduled for release in spring 2025, the film is already earning acclaim, winning Best Picture at the Berlin and Melbourne Film Festivals. But what sets VOODUN apart is its unapologetic throwback to the golden age of horror cinema: the 1970s.
For fans of spine-chilling classics like The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and The Exorcist, Moreno’s VOODUN offers a modern yet nostalgic experience. “Most horror films today are playing it way too safe,” Moreno says. “We may be entertained, but we aren’t really terrified like we were when we watched Texas Chainsaw Massacre or The Exorcist. I want people to have that experience again, and now they can with VOODUN.”
The film follows Detective Brett O’Shea (Eric Guilmette), whose investigation into a missing person spirals into a nightmarish encounter with a serial killer wielding supernatural powers rooted in voodoo. While the story feels fresh, its execution is a deliberate homage to the gritty, unsettling horror of decades past.
Moreno took great care in crafting VOODUN’s vintage aesthetic. “We used lenses from the 60s, cars, and locations from the 50s and 60s,” he explains. “This is not a period film, but it feels very surreal because while watching it, you’re never really sure.” This intentional blending of eras heightens the film’s disorienting atmosphere, a hallmark of the 70s horror genre, where the unknown lurks just outside the frame.
The film’s trailer showcases this eerie nostalgia perfectly, with its muted tones, lingering camera work, and unsettling quiet moments that promise more than they reveal. VOODUN avoids the clean, glossy finish of many modern horror films, instead embracing the imperfections and rawness that made 70s classics so unforgettable.
Thor Moreno, who is celebrated for films like Schism and When Jack Came Back, is no stranger to crafting layered, suspenseful narratives. His ability to merge psychological tension with visceral fear is on full display in VOODUN. As audiences prepare for its spring release, the anticipation is palpable: a film that dares to remember what made horror genuinely terrifying.
For a closer look at Thor Moreno’s vision, visit www.ThorMoreno.com and watch the haunting trailer here:
With VOODUN, Moreno doesn’t just revive the spirit of 70s horror—he reimagines it for a new generation. Whether you’re a lifelong fan of classic horror or someone discovering its appeal for the first time, VOODUN promises to be a terrifyingly unforgettable experience.