Siren 2016

A bachelor party takes a deadly turn when Jonah (Chase Williamson) and his friends free Lily (Hannah Fierman), a mysterious woman locked away in an underground club. What begins as a thrill-seeking night spirals into terror as Lily reveals herself to be a supernatural creature—a siren whose mesmerizing song entraps men and leads to horrifying consequences

Standout monster performance: Fierman’s Lily is both alluring and chilling—a captivating creature that anchors the film Reddit horror fans praise her portrayal as “creepy as all hell…one of the best aspects of the film”
Atmospheric, low-budget charm: Shot primarily in a shadowy club, the film leverages mood, tension, and sound design over flashy effects, delivering solid creature-horror on a limited budget
Old-school monster homage: As one reviewer noted, Siren embraces its creature-feature roots, mixing horror with dark humor while keeping focus on its titular monster

Pacing and character depth: The narrative expands the original short into feature length, but some sequences drag and the protagonists feel underdeveloped
Occasional tone jolts: While aiming for dread, the film dips into bro-comedy and graphic horror, which can feel tonally disjointed

Critical response: Holds a 68% score on Rotten Tomatoes—alluding to mixed opinions that range from “clever expansion of a terrific short” to “not scary enough to sustain its ambitions”
Fan enthusiasm: Reddit users regard it as an underrated gem—“better than I expected,” “perfect example of low-budget not being bad,” and praising its atmosphere and creature design

Siren is a solid indie horror thriller: moody, creature-driven, and anchored by a haunting central performance. Its minimalist setting, practical effects, and eerie soundscape create suspense—though it occasionally stalls pacing-wise and doesn’t fully flesh out secondary characters.

Rating: 6.5 / 10