The Windigo

A Native American teenager and his grandmother bring an ancient demon back to life to shield their family from meth dealers. While the creature provides protection, its violent urges prove impossible to manage. As the boy forms a deeper connection with the monster through its killings, the family struggles to end the curse before the entity turns on them.

This horror thriller was directed by Gabe Torres, who previously made Brake in 2012 and later released Missing 411 National Parks: Washington State in 2026. The film was produced by Gylden Entertainment and written by Brent Jorda. The cast features Marco Fuller as Ry, Casey Camp-Horinek as the Grandmother, and Troy James as the titular creature, alongside Fivel Stewart, Tonantzin Carmelo, and Brian Krause.

Released on January 12, 2024, the movie has a runtime of 85 minutes. General audiences have given the film mixed to negative scores, with a 4.6 rating on IMDb based on 755 votes and a 4.8 rating on TMDB from 13 votes.