The Leech -

This holiday horror-comedy directed by Eric Pennycoff follows a devout priest who invites a struggling couple into his home, only for things to spiral into a "sin-filled fever dream".

This debut novel is a post-apocalyptic gothic horror about a parasite that has replaced the consciousness of every doctor in the world. The Leech

: A common critique is that the second half "loses steam" or shifts away from its unique medical mystery toward more conventional character drama, which some found disappointing. The Leech

: Readers on The StoryGraph and Reddit rave about the "vivid elements of folklore" and unique body horror. The world-building and isolated setting are frequently cited as highlights. The Leech