From Black
Directed by Thomas Marchese
A young mother, crushed by guilt after the disappearance of her young son 5 years previously, is presented with a bizarre offer to learn the truth and set things right. But how far is she willing to go, and is she willing to pay the terrifying price for a chance to hold her boy again?
A young mother, crushed by guilt after the disappearance of her young son 5 years previously, is presented with a bizarre offer to learn the truth and set things right. But how far is she willing to go, and is she willing to pay the terrifying price for a chance to hold her boy again?
Cast: Anna Camp, John Ales, Jennifer Lafleur, Travis Hammer, Ritchie Montgomery, Eduardo Campirano III, Alicia Mason, Ian Casselberry, Nick Marchan, Aerial Nicole
Member Reviews
Much better movie than the Mato Meter (Rotten Tomatoes) would have you think. I’m still watching Dark Song and can see the obvious parallels but this one is fine. There are way worse American remakes and I’ve seen much worse movies get higher praise. What, like you seriously have something so much more important to do than watch a B horror movie on Shudder?
Brilliant
From Black is excellent—moody, brutal, and emotionally raw. While it shares DNA with A Dark Song, it’s far from a carbon copy. Think of them as two sides of the same haunted coin: both center on grief-fueled rituals, but their emotional engines and outcomes are worlds apart. Where A Dark Song is a vengeance seeking, slow-burn meditation on sorrow and spiritual perseverance, From Black is driven primarily by guilt. Deep seated guilt. The former leans melancholic, eerie rather than terrifying—its horror more existential than visceral. In contrast, From Black dives headfirst into genuine terror, both psychological and supernatural. The score alone is relentless, intensifying the dread and isolation that permeates nearly every frame. Both films feature detailed, compelling ritual work, but From Black hits harder. Its ritual feels dangerous, not just sacred. Cora’s journey forces her to confront a horrific truth, and the choice she’s left with—vengeance or acceptance—is gut-wrenching. It’s not just creepy; it’s devastating. I love both films for different reasons, but From Black lingers longer. It’s not just a chiller—it’s true horror. Watch both. Compare. Decide for yourself. As always, horror hits different for everyone.
I like this one.
Like "A Dark Song," "From Black" is an excellent horror about grief and how far we will go to alleviate its pain. Anna Camp is excellent as Cora, a grieving mother who strikes a demonic bargain to see her child again.