Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- None
- eerie
- paranoid
- claustrophobic
- late night viewing
- horror movie night
What critics said
Limited available reception is favorable toward the film's creativity and thought-provoking psychological construction.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Herman lives as a recluse in a mountain setting, where late-night visitors intrude on his fragile stability.
The dark force, subconscious imagery, and threats to Herman's sanity make perception central to the film's suspense.
The plot centers on visitors confronting the recluse after dark and awakening his troubled past.
The visitors and dark force awaken Herman's past rather than presenting an isolated present-day threat.
Films like Herman, and why
The Lighthouse
shared isolated setting, psychological horror, and mounting uncertainty about sanity
The Shining
shared claustrophobic dread, mental deterioration, and supernatural horror in an isolated environment
The Witch
shared folk-inflected horror fantasy, brooding atmosphere, and subconscious terror
Movie Details
- Director
- Andrew Vogel
- Release Date
- 2025-12-02
- Runtime
- 83 min
- Rating
- 6.0 / 10 (4)
Cast
- Colin Ward
- Lawson Greyson
- Suzann Toni Petrongolo
- Soni Theresa Montgomery
- Alex James
- Andrew Vogel
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Fandango At Home, FlixFling
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Herman about?
- A reclusive mountain man is pushed toward psychological collapse when mysterious nighttime visitors disturb the darkness he has tried to contain.
- What is Herman like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Herman as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Herman violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Herman.
- What did critics think of Herman?
- Limited available reception is favorable toward the film's creativity and thought-provoking psychological construction.
- Which films are like Herman?
- Films with a similar feel include The Lighthouse, The Shining, and The Witch.
- How long is Herman?
- Herman runs 83 minutes.
- Where can I watch Herman?
- In United States, Herman is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home, FlixFling.
