The wealthy and devout Eden family, strict adherents to Christian principles, host lavish garden parties as a way to give back to society. They select one fortunate guest who finds a hidden key, granting them the chance to have their deepest wish fulfilled in a life-changing ritual. However, what begins as a benevolent act of generosity spirals into a nightmarish descent into madness, where unfulfilled desires, repressed sexuality, and religious fervor unleash horrors that blur the line between salvation and damnation. Blending elements of cultish devotion, hallucinatory terror, and graphic violence, the film exposes the dark underbelly of human nature within the confines of their opulent estate.
Movie Details
Title: Garden of Eden
Release Date: June 20, 2025
Director: Marcel Walz
Writer: Joe Knetter
Genre: Horror, Mystery
Runtime: 85 minutes
Rating: Not Rated (contains graphic violence, gore, and disturbing themes)
Cast:
Jessica Morris as the matriarch of the Eden family
Ronny Cox as the patriarch
Jack Turner as a key guest victim
Mercedes Kilmer, Felissa Rose, and others in supporting roles
Production: Low-budget independent film produced by Ruthless Studios and Gravitas Ventures
Where to Watch: Streaming on Prime Video; available for rent/purchase on Apple TV
IMDb Rating: 4.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes: Mixed reviews (audience score around 45%; critics note its ambitious but flawed execution)
Budget: Estimated under $1 million (indie production)
Box Office: Limited theatrical release; primarily VOD success in horror niche