Official Synopsis
Jason is a devoted son caring for his ill mother, Maria. Exhausted, isolated, and sleep-deprived, he begins to suffer from vivid nightmares of a monstrous entity devouring his mother. As his grip on reality loosens, the horrors of his dreams begin to seep into his waking life. At the same time, his estranged sister Rachel, recently released from psychiatric care, becomes convinced that an unseen evil has taken root in their home. Turning to forbidden spiritual practices for protection, she finds herself at odds with Jason, who dismisses her warnings as delusion.
When Jason resorts to an obscure, ancient remedy in a desperate attempt to heal Maria, the results are both miraculous and deeply unsettling. As her health begins to improve, disturbing occurrences escalate around them, hinting that something unnatural may have been unleashed. As paranoia, family tensions, and supernatural forces converge, Jason is drawn into a terrifying descent.
With no one left to trust, he must face the growing evil within the house — and within himself — before it’s too late.
Review
Horror films involving mental illness are in vogue right now, with varying degrees of success and a diverse range of how such issues are handled within plots. The newest entry into the subgenre is director/editor Alex Kahuam’s The Remedy, which deftly blends the possibility of the supernatural with a downward spiral into full-on madness.
With the official synopsis summing up the plot so well, I’ll dive right into my thoughts. Kahuam, working from a screenplay by Daniel Kuhlman, crafts a solid shocker centered on a troubled family. The pacing is suspenseful, and the conflict of Rachel attempting to cure the siblings’ mother with mystical rituals while Jason tries to do the same using herbal elements adds greatly to the intrigue.
The family drama is well written and portrayed. Timothy Granaderos gives a fine lead performance as Jason. A lot is asked of him as his character has plenty of reason to be stressed, and the actor delivers in an emotionally riveting portrayal. London Thor is also super in her role as the bipolar Rachel, heading up a solid supporting cast.
The climax hits quite suddenly, to the point of being somewhat jarring, even if the big reveal isn’t the most original. It is effective, though, and the final scene is an emotionally hard-hitting one.
Plenty of gore along with gruesome kills and their aftermath are on display, and the practical effects work from Makeup Department Head: Special Effects Makeup Designer Monique Peredes and the Makeup Department crew is highly impressive.
The Remedy offers a dread-filled, carnage-heavy ride. Fright-fare fanatics will want to seek this one out as it continues on the film festival circuit.
The Remedy had its World Premiere at SXSW London on 3rd June, 2026, in London, U.K.
