The Curse of Lilith Ratchet is a 2018 American horror film about two female friends that set a curse in motion by stealing a shrunken head. Also known as American Poltergeist: The Curse of Lilith Ratchet
Written and directed by Eddie Lengyel (Mother Krampus 2: Slay Ride; Voodoo Rising; Scarred; Hellweek).
The movie stars KateLynn E. Newberry, Rob Jaeger, Roger Conners and Angela Cole.
Plot:
Alice and her best friend Lauren inadvertently set a hellish curse in motion after surprisingly acquiring a mysterious shrunken head. Wanting to know more about their fiendish find, they pay a visit to a popular paranormal podcast host Hunter Perry of Beyond the Veil.
Hunter discovers the true authenticity of the ages-old object and in hopes of creating a rating boost, he plans a live podcast in which the tale of the shrunken head will be introduced to the masses. Little do they know by playing the game and calling her name they will release the malevolent demonic spirit of Lilith Ratchet…
Reviews:
“Opting for much more of an urban gothic tone, it offers a haunting aesthetic that viewers will appreciate, and even want more of. Watching Lilith glide around an old building or outside among a misty city alleyway, the score also complimented that much-desired throwback vibe.” Amino
“The problem is, the demon is so overexposed that she almost has more screen time than the leads. And the rest of our cast are unimpressive but not hopeless. I could see that in the hands of a different director and screenwriter this movie might have something going for it. But as it is, it’s pretty poor.” Dark Eyes of London
“If only the director had thrown in a few more laughable jump scares, hammy lines, and made the monster look even more like a sun-bleached Halloween mannequin, then The Curse of Lilith Ratchet would have been a perfectly respectable, dreadful movie. As it is, it’s just a bore.” Flickering Myth
“Exhilarating, classic and fun all rolled into one, I didn’t expect this movie to be as good as it turned out to be. What a wonderful surprise. Congratulations to everyone involved for their part in creating a hauntingly beautiful, gory nightmare…” Horror Society
” …the killings are unoriginal, improbable and almost laughable […] With potential this intriguing going to waste, The Curse of Lilith Ratchet loses points for effort and comes across as messy and average…” The Movie Sleuth
” …it absolutely works in delivering a haunted tale of murder, madness, and morbidity. Unfortunately, we don’t have a lot of skin – just a lot of hot actresses – and one sick and demented ghost bitch. But the film works in creating a new sort of slasher figure in the presence of Lilith Ratchet.” Reel Reviews
“The Curse of Lilith Ratchet is Eddie Lengyel’s best film to date. It may not be as bloody as some of his previous work but it makes up for that with good direction, atmosphere, location and casting. The cast here is far better than you’d expect in an indie film…” Scare Tissue
Cast and characters:
KateLynn E. Newberry … Alice Crow
Rob Jaeger … Hunter Perry
Roger Conners … Dylan Reavis
Angela Cole … Bree
Brianna Burke … Lauren Miller
George Tutie … Nate Collins
Crissy Kolarik … Lilith Ratchet
Layla Cushman … Aunt Jane
Lauren Paulis … Lola
D.J. Remark … Styxman
Debbie Scaletta … Mrs Miller
Ann Shamess … Mrs Collins
Dionnae Maree Ford … Immoni
Morrigan Thompson … Jamie
Pauline Nowakowski … Mrs Perry
Sean Keta … Skillet
Janine Sarnowski … Grandma Miller
Richard Phillis … Henry Ratchet
Jessica Thomas … Bar Patron
Devin McClung … Mistress
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