Revenge From The Grave! BITTER SOULS (2025) Trailer & Review

Bitter Souls (2025)Directed by Tom Ryan (Theatre of Terror), Bitter Souls is a Southern Gothic supernatural horror film that explores themes of black magic, grief, and vengeance. The film was primarily shot on location in Northeast Pennsylvania, featuring recognizable landmarks in Carbondale, Dickson City, and Scranton (including the Ritz Theater and the Circle Drive-In).Plot SummaryAfter a teenage girl named Kendall Kane is brutally murdered by a group of bullies, her boyfriend Lucien refuses to accept her death. Driven by a desperate need for justice and a refusal to let go, Lucien enlists the help of a Catholic priest and a powerful voodoo priestess to rescue Kendall’s soul from the afterlife.However, the resurrection requires crossing into a dangerous realm of black magic and confronting an evil houngan named Immanuel. As they soon discover, bringing someone back from the dead carries a devastating price: when Kendall returns, she is a vessel for supernatural fury, and “all hell breaks loose” as she hunts down those responsible for her death.Production & Cast* Director: Tom Ryan* Cast:* Avaryana Rose as Kendall Kane* Michael McKeever as Lucien* Michael Hargrove (Candyman 2021) as Immanuel* Destiny Leilani Brown (Hell House Origins) as Mahlet (Voodoo Priestess)* Karl Barbee as Father O’Reilly* Production Companies: Showtown American Pictures, Cannon Fire Productions, and Babe Entertainment.Release InformationThe film began its streaming rollout in late April/May 2025 on platforms like Amazon Prime Video and Tubi. As of March 2026, it has been widely released for digital streaming.The film has been noted for its “campy gem” qualities, mixing over-the-top kills with voodoo-inspired supernatural elements and practical effects. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit goreandgrimepodcast.substack.com