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Psychological thrillers often present the best type of horror, the horror that comes from within. Such is the case in Disremembered. This character-based study of the mind takes a deep dive into the past and present of the traumatic life of one young lady, and the events that cause a ripple effect of torture and loneliness. Let’s take a look at Disremembered and see what makes it stand out.
Disremembered is a 2024 independent horror feature that’s written by Steve Hermann (Desperate Souls 2023) and Zackary Ayers (in his feature debut) and directed by Hermann and Angel Nichole Bradford (Depravity 2023). It stars Bradford as Samantha and Morrigan Thompson Milam (XXX-Mas 2023) as Becca. This psychological horror flashes between the past (in black and white) and the present (in color) as we see the events that make Samantha mentally unfurl.
Bradford and Milam have shared the screen before, and their chemistry helps to carry some of the longer exposition scenes. Bradford really gets to show a wide range as she conveys her restless mind well in physical form. The overall plot is incredibly strong, as every wave of emotion feels earned and each bit of torture comes with empathy for the characters’ suffering. This movie won’t be for everyone though, as several trigger warnings should be present so as not to put stress on trauma survivors.
The Disremembered team should be praised for tackling such heavy subjects that most others are afraid to convey on screen. For even the most seasoned horror fans, there are a few moments that will make the audience look away. Sometimes the dialogue feels a bit spoon-fed and the syntax isn’t always perfect, but Milam takes the viewers on a survival journey that they’ll empathize with deep inside.
Disremembered feels like Single White Female meets Imaginary (read our review here), and the twist at the end subverts expectations and feels like the road less traveled, in a good way. For those that can handle such subjects as sexual and physical abuse, this one is definitely recommended.
