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movies1 year ago•23 min saved

'Heretic' Film: Controversial Casting, Box Office Success, and Personal Stories

"Heretic," a religious horror film by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, features Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East as Mormon missionaries and Hugh Grant as a potential convert. The filmmakers discuss their decade-long journey to create the film, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and theological ideas. They launched a "battle campaign" to cast Grant, believing he was perfect for the role. The film, praised for its thought-provoking ending, aims to spark debate about belief and certainty. Beck and Woods also reflect on their experiences running a cinema and the impact of AI on the film industry.

via Hollywood Reporter|

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entertainment1 year ago•4 min saved

"Sydney Sweeney Shines in 'Immaculate' - A Review"

The review of "Immaculate" by IGN criticizes the film for its mild execution and reliance on jump scares, despite having the elements of a successful religious horror movie. Sydney Sweeney's performance is deemed too placid until the film's outrageous ending, which comes too late to salvage the overall experience.

via IGN|

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film-review1 year ago•4 min saved

"Sydney Sweeney Shines in 'Immaculate' Despite Overplayed Tropes"

"Immaculate," a religious horror film starring Sydney Sweeney, struggles to stand out in its genre, recycling familiar elements without delivering novel twists or genuine horror. The film's heavy-handed sound design and reliance on disturbing visuals overshadow its atmospheric setting, while the narrative structure and character development, particularly of the protagonist Sister Cecilia, fall short. However, standout performances by Benedetta Porcaroli and Sydney Sweeney, along with visually immersive cinematography, redeem the film to some extent. The unexpected twist in the conclusion offers a satisfying departure from convention.

via Deadline|

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movie-review1 year ago•5 min saved

"Sydney Sweeney Shines in 'Immaculate': A Revelation in Nun Horror"

Sydney Sweeney's nun horror movie "Immaculate" fails to stand out among other religious horror movies, relying on cheap jump scares and a superficial exploration of Catholicism. The film, which premiered at SXSW 2024 and will be released by Neon on March 22, features a lack of exposition and fails to deliver a distinct horror atmosphere, despite drawing inspiration from '70s horror. While it hints at thought-provoking ideas and delivers a bonkers twist in the third act, it ultimately falls short, earning a D+ score.

via IndieWire|

#horror #immaculate #movie-review

entertainment2 years ago•6 min saved

"The Exorcist: Believer" Strikes Fear in Hispanic Audiences

Universal Studios is expecting strong Hispanic interest in "The Exorcist: Believer," a sequel to the classic 1973 horror film. Hispanic and Latino audiences have shown a preference for religious-horror releases, and they tend to represent a significant portion of horror movie audiences. The new film, which explores possession and demonic forces, is set to open in over 3,600 theaters and is projected to earn up to $30 million in its first weekend. While facing competition from other horror movies and Taylor Swift's concert film, "The Exorcist: Believer" is expected to perform well among Hispanic viewers, who appreciate the emotional and scary aspects of the genre.

via CNBC|

#box-office #entertainment #hispanic-audiences