Namaka

A musician on a tropical vacation with his family meets an ancient mythical creature who falls in love with him and demands his love in return, or else he faces deadly consequences.

Score: 4/10

Director / Writer: Frank Merle

Starring: Jamie Kennedy, Ash Tsai, Jason Markoff

Genre: horror, indie

Runtime: 92 min

Release: 2026

Excerpt

I’m not against a movie being made to facilitate a vacation, but the final story should justify the trip. Frank Merle’s Namaka (2026) is a thriller with a lot of potential but sometimes loses track of its own plot.

Namaka’s Siren Song

I’m not against a movie being made to facilitate a vacation, but the final story should justify the trip. Frank Merle’s Namaka (2026) is a thriller with a lot of potential but sometimes loses track of its own plot. Set on one of the picturesque Hawaiian islands, Namaka serves as a cautionary tale though the underlying message is a bit unclear.