Horror veterans like me rarely feel genuine shock from modern cinema. However, Shivaan Makker‘s relentless feature debut, Hate Thyself, shatters that numbness completely. In fact, the graphic violence forced me to take multiple viewing breaks just to survive the ordeal. Consequently, the psychological terror lingered for hours after the credits rolled. I felt the need to talk about this movie with someone, and who better than the director, Makker, and the star, Oscar Torre? So I sat down with them to discuss it and how it left me traumatized.
Inside the Twisted Mind of Hate Thyself
The narrative plunges audiences into a dark psychological tailspin. Detective Angelo Matteo (Torre) relies heavily on his rock-solid faith to navigate a brutal career. Unfortunately, a deep regret about his relationship with his brother and a sadistic predator test that foundation to its absolute limit. As escalating body counts drag him into a depraved underworld. As a result, the relentless pursuit fractures Angelo’s marriage, shatters his sobriety, and destroys his moral compass.
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A Masterclass in Acting and Directing
Veteran actor Oscar Torre anchors the film with a raw, agonizing performance. Torre pours his extensive television expertise, like his role in the series “The Have and Have Nots,” directly into Angelo’s harrowing descent. Meanwhile, first-time feature director Shivaan Makker maintains an unyielding grip on the tense pacing with is feature debut. Together, this dynamic creative duo crafts an unforgettable exploration of guilt and addiction. Furthermore, they elevate the material far above standard procedural tropes.
Ultimately, Hate Thyself redefines modern psychological horror through uncompromising vision and brutality. Watch my interview with Makker and Torre below, and watch Hate Thyself now on digital, including on Prime Video. Just prepare yourself for the disturbing story ahead and, for the love of God, send your kids out of the room for this one, or you’ll be paying for the therapy they’ll need after watching it. For more details on what exactly got under my skin about the movie, check out my review.
WARNING: This interview features sensitive subjects. Discretion advised.
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