Stickman (2017) is a supernatural horror movie directed by Sheldon Wilson and aired as part of the Syfy channel’s horror lineup. The film combines elements of the supernatural and psychological horror, with a focus on childhood trauma and the fear of malevolent forces that lurk in the dark.
Plot Summary:
The story follows Emma (Hayley Law), a young woman who has been haunted by a terrifying creature known as the Stickman since she was a child. The Stickman is a monstrous entity that was originally summoned by Emma when she unknowingly recited a rhyme from a mysterious book. The creature killed her mother and left Emma traumatized, leading others to believe that she was responsible for the death.
Now a teenager, Emma is sent to a group home for troubled girls, where she is trying to move on from the horrific events of her childhood. However, the Stickman returns, stalking her and those around her, intent on continuing its reign of terror. As the deaths start piling up, Emma realizes that she cannot escape the Stickman unless she confronts it and finds a way to stop the creature once and for all.