Critics have praised DIABOLIC for its unsettling atmosphere, psychological intensity, and bold engagement with religious extremism.

DIABOLIC won Best Australian Feature at Monster Fest and screened at major international festivals.

DIABOLIC is a religious and psychological horror film with supernatural possession elements.

Professional critic reviews of DIABOLIC are available from major horror publications and film outlets including Bloody Disgusting, AIPT Comics, Gazettely, HorrorBuzz, and other international reviewers. A curated selection of excerpts and links can be found above on our Critics page.

Yes. DIABOLIC is a religious and psychological possession horror film that explores themes of faith, repression, trauma, and supernatural vengeance within a fundamentalist community setting.

DIABOLIC was written and directed by Australian filmmaker Daniel J. Phillips. The film marks a distinctive entry in contemporary independent horror, blending religious mysticism with psychological terror.

DIABOLIC is a horror film inspired in part by the real-life story of Ticia Madsen and her experiences within the Mormon church. While the supernatural elements and possession narrative are fictional, aspects of the film’s psychological conflict, cultural dynamics, and themes of faith and control draw from real-world events and lived experiences.

Yes. Critics and audiences have described DIABOLIC as an unsettling and nerve-shredding horror experience, praised for its oppressive atmosphere, psychological intensity, and explosive final act. The film builds tension gradually before delivering disturbing supernatural payoffs.