The Deserving


The Deserving is a 2024 horror film directed by Koka Singh Arora. It was released by The Horror Collective on October 1, 2024.

Premise

After being tormented by the hauntings of his victims, Karter, a serial killer and professional photographer decides to kill himself, but his plan is interrupted by a new client.

Cast

  • Venkat Sai Gunda - Karter
  • Simone Stadler - Lucy Hill
  • Kelsey Stalter - Lucy II
  • Josselyn Wolf - Young Lucy

    Reception

In his review for Film Threat, Terry Sherwood rated it an 8/10 saying that "what is interesting about The Deserving is the style of storytelling that Arora uses throughout." On The Guardian, Catherine Bray rated it 2 out of 5 stars calling it "frustrating story that doesn’t have the storytelling heft its premise deserves."