The Soul Eater

Some hungers never die. Some should never be awakened.

The Soul Eater is a psychological horror film set in a remote alpine village steeped in ancient folklore. The story follows Dr. Lena Kessler, a skeptical forensic psychologist sent to investigate a series of grisly murders — victims found with their bodies intact but their eyes blackened and faces frozen in expressions of utter terror.

Locals speak in hushed tones about an old legend: a demon that devours souls, not flesh — known only as Der Seelenfresser. As Lena interviews survivors and uncovers cryptic clues, she’s drawn deeper into the myth, which eerily mirrors the trauma of her own past. When she finds a child survivor who speaks in riddles and draws symbols older than language, the line between her rational mind and something darker begins to blur.

The killer — or entity — seems to know her deepest fears, her regrets, even the moments she hides from herself. As the village descends into paranoia and cold isolation, Lena must decide whether she’s confronting a supernatural predator, or unraveling under the weight of her guilt.

Shot in stark, icy tones and oppressive shadows, The Soul Eater leans heavily into psychological dread over jump scares. It evokes the eerie stillness of The Witch and the mythic undercurrent of Hereditary, blending folklore horror with internal unraveling.

The film explores themes of grief, cultural denial, and what happens when you ignore the darkness inside you for too long. Every character has a secret. Every room hides a symbol. And every night, something watches — not to kill, but to consume.

As the final act unfolds in a crumbling church beneath the mountain, Lena realizes the horrifying truth: the Soul Eater doesn’t choose its victims. It answers their invitation.