The horror movie Sator delves into the mysterious and eerie world of director and writer Jordan Graham’s ancestral history. The film incorporates actual home footage, lending an authentic touch to the narrative. Graham’s own grandmother, who had a reputation for experiencing auditory illusions, takes center stage in the movie. As the director completed the film, his grandmother’s memory began to fade, ultimately forgetting everyone in the family. However, she retained vivid recollections of Sator, the demon-like creature featured in the film. Her unwavering belief in the existence of this entity asserts that this is not merely a figment of madness, but a truly tangible presence.
“Sator” An Eerie Experience
Sator is a movie that gave me literal chills. As I watched it alone in my home, a strange incident with my garage door opening by itself added an unsettling layer to the experience. The movie’s ability to create a sense of unease is truly remarkable.
I hesitate to label Sator simply as a scary film, as it goes beyond conventional horror. It reminds me of another favorite possession film, “The Taking of Deborah Logan“, in its ability to use darkness effectively. The manipulation of light and shadows adds to the suspense, keeping you immersed throughout.
The sound design is another standout aspect of the movie. The way it intertwines with the storytelling, particularly during scenes set in haunting woods, dreams, and vast forests, creates an otherworldly experience. The boundaries between reality and delusion become blurred, especially as the grandmother’s lucidity shifts between moments of clarity and cryptic ramblings captured on tape.
The cinematography amplifies the atmospheric tension, with close-up shots that make you feel like you’re part of the search for truth. The camera seamlessly navigates through rooms, as if it’s pursuing something elusive, adding to the sense of unease. Every little movement or sound becomes unnerving, leaving you on edge.
Perhaps most chilling of all is the subtle auditory whispering that accompanies the characters’ encounters with darkness. It effectively conveys the feeling of being watched or pursued, further heightening the tension and making every moment a nerve-wracking experience.
Sator is a film that lingers in your thoughts, leaving you with a lingering sense of dread. Its ability to immerse you in its eerie world is commendable, making it a must-watch for fans of atmospheric and psychological horror.
Demon Entity
Adam is searching for answers and I don’t know if I want him to find them. Sator is filmed in black and white which gives the impression the eerie story took place a long time ago. In any case, it adds to the tension that mounts as Nonni tells her anecdotes about things being moved into the house.
“Sator is a human being that lives around here somewhere. Sator manages to get inside my brain and talk to me.”
Nonni whispers into a tape recoder in SATOR
Whoever he is, he tells her that they know everything that happens within this close-knit family group and warns them of what needs to be done.
Sator hits similarly to films like “Relic” and “Hereditary” but with a more overt supernatural presence. Instead of toying with the idea that Nonni might be mentally ill and playing into the horror elements, it slowly convinces you the story is real. It plays out more like a demon-sighting documentary that glimmers tiny fragments of sadness with a grandmother not remembering those in her life. But there is no denying her belief in this creature.
Sator film is rated
4.5 watch your Nonni carefully out of 5
Trailer & Where to Watch Sator Below
This title is written, directed, produced, edited, scored, and lensed by Jordan Graham. It took him seven years to complete this awesome horror movie. If you liked Sator, watch The Exorcism or Vash next.
Sator movie cast includes Michael Daniel, Aurora Lowe, Gabriel Nicholson, and Rachel Johnson alongside Graham’s late grandmother, June Peterson.
- Available to purchase or rent on February 9th, 2021
- ORDER DIGITAL DOWNLOAD LINK: https://geni.us/SatorFilm
- The title opened digitally in North America on February 9th, 2021.
- Repped by Yellow Veil Pictures
- Mother of Movies acquired Sator as a screener.
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