Film Review: God of Frogs (2026)

Directed by: Adrian Bobb, Ali Chappell

Written by: Adrian Bobb, Matthew Campagna, Ali Chappell

Starring: Kate Vernon, Alexander Eling, Erika Prevost

Film Review by: Holly Baker

★★

God of Frogs (2026) directed by Adrian Bobb and Ali Chappell, is a science fiction horror film surrounding a mythological Frog God. Starring Kate Vernon, Alexander Eling, and Erika Prevost, the film’s bizarre concept is followed by student filmmakers who have discovered the potential existence of the creature and decide to investigate it themselves. Consequently, the students appear to have bitten off more than they can chew, and the myth of the God of Frogs, which they had previously laughed off mockingly, causes carnage to their lives in several grim ways.

The God of Frogs concept is initially engaging, particularly through the initial reveal of the creature in the first act of the film, which takes place about 100 years ago. During this sequence, viewers will be stunned by the symbolism and imagery surrounding the presentation of the creature. The God Of Frogs is predatory in a viscerally uncomfortable way, including a graphic sequence comparable to the intimate scenes in the masterful Possession (1981), directed by Andrzej Żuławski, through its practical effects, attention to detail, and ability to create a discomfort which resonates with viewers deeply and memorably/

The performances in the first act are praisable, the main cult leader ‘Guru’ character in particular, played by James Gilbert, known for his role in Saw VI (2009), is convincingly menacing in that slimy, predatory way so important as his character acts as a parallel to the ruthless creature. As the story moves to the present day, however, that Antichrist, gothic feel of the film is lost and replaced by a cheesy slasher tone as viewers endure quite shallow teenage characters' attempt to hopelessly defeat the Frog creature.

The lack of substance in the latter half is partly made up for with the film’s creative style. As mentioned, the commitment to practical effects certainly pays off as the creature is genuinely grim, and viewers will be transfixed by its strange, unique form. As well as this, the film effectively uses lighting to create a psychedelic feel, enhancing the disorientation of the film's fantastical moments. The film also blends found footage style with orthodox camera work, a nice callback to The Blair Witch Project (1999), directed by Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sánches, the iconic founders of the found footage genre.

As the film goes on, there is a jarring blend of comedy with horror as the film seems to lose its feel from the grossly sexual, eerie, creepy folk-horror placement to a chaotic spew of violence which loses its grip on viewers. Whilst the film has great potential in its opening, this unfortunately is not lived up to, there is certainly enjoyment to be had in the bizarre direction the film takes. God of Frogs still maintains its horror genre, with an exciting use of blood and gore throughout, keeping the screen full of action, despite faltering on some narrative aspects.

God of Frogs is on UK digital 2 March from Miracle Media.