If any genre has the potential to produce completely unexpected gems, it’s probably horror. Our streaming tip for today on Disney+ proves this once again.
Not all films that draw on classic horror subgenres such as urban legends and cosmic horror succeed in creating their own myth. But some have a knack for it – or maybe even two hands that are grotesquely fused.
To whet the appetite of potential fans and horror lovers for The Empty Man, it’s best to use the grotesque images of perhaps the most enigmatic character in its universe. Anyone who doesn’t feel curiosity at this sight is presumably resistant to the fascination of the unknown. Everyone else should definitely take a look at this horror insider tip, currently streaming on Disney+.
In The Empty Man, a former police officer gets to the bottom of mysterious missing persons cases and urban legends
When a group of climbers in Bhutan fall through a crevasse into an ancient cave in 1995, they have no idea what awaits them. Crouched in the darkness is what appears to be the remains of a supernatural creature. But the discovery turns out to be not only grotesque but also dangerous.
The events of that day reach their bony fingers into the year 2018. Ex-cop James Lasombra (James Badge Dale) quit his job after a devastating stroke of fate. But when his neighbor’s daughter disappears, he is persuaded to look into the case.
He comes across the local legend of the Empty Man, who, once summoned, comes to take his victims. The local police don’t want to hear about such superstition. But James is not deterred and continues his research. In doing so, he soon encounters not only countless puzzles, but also a strange cult that raises further questions.
The Empty Man on Disney+ is full of ingenious ideas, unique myths and surprises
Over its two-hour running time, The Empty Man builds up more and more tension. The opening sequence even gives us something like a horror short film in its own right, which immediately throws us into the action and leaves us full of questions and horror.
One of the movie’s greatest strengths is its atmospheric density. Given the local legend of the Empty Man and its strange conditions, you don’t automatically expect a nerve-wracking mystery trip. But that’s exactly what awaits James and us. With each seemingly revealed secret, a new mystery opens up.
Every step into the unknown is more sinister than the last. Those who let themselves be completely carried away by The Empty Man will dive into a unique world. Here, urban myths meet cosmic elements and a cult that has more than one surprise up its sleeve. All of this comes together piece by horrifying piece. The overall picture is seared into the memory.
If you’re in the mood for some truly original, creative horror, The Empty Man on Disney+ is the perfect choice.
