Cecilia, une femme de foi dévote, est chaleureusement accueillie dans la campagne italienne, où elle se voit offrir un nouveau rôle dans un illustre couvent. Mais il devient évident pour Cec... Tout lireCecilia, une femme de foi dévote, est chaleureusement accueillie dans la campagne italienne, où elle se voit offrir un nouveau rôle dans un illustre couvent. Mais il devient évident pour Cecilia que sa nouvelle maison a de sombres secrets.Cecilia, une femme de foi dévote, est chaleureusement accueillie dans la campagne italienne, où elle se voit offrir un nouveau rôle dans un illustre couvent. Mais il devient évident pour Cecilia que sa nouvelle maison a de sombres secrets.
- Réalisation
- Scénario
- Casting principal
- Récompenses
- 6 nominations au total
- Sister Francesca
- (as Betti Pedrazzi)
- Customs Official
- (as Niccolo' Senni)
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At first I had trouble buying Sydney Sweeney as a nun. I just couldn't make it work in my head. What I realised as the film went on however, was that her charisma and natural likeability was what was carrying the film. The absolute fundamental key to any horror movie working is that we have to care about the fate of the character/s. And because of her I did.
I liked this film a lot more than I thought I was going after about 15 minutes of the runtime. It's certainly a film that gets better as it goes along. It also does well to not outstay its welcome and keep the runtime to a brisk 89 minutes. I couldn't say this is must-see horror, but I could say it's worthy of giving a chance. 6/10.
The film tries to be edgy and dark but doesn't quite hit the mark, almost playing it safe like a PG-13 movie so any comparisons to "Saint Maud" almost feel like an insult. It teases us with brutality but pulls its punches, leaving us with a sense of "been there, seen that" rather than genuine chills or thrills.
Despite its beautiful setting and a premise that could have taken us on a deep, disturbing dive into faith and fear, "Immaculate" doesn't deliver. It ends up feeling like a collection of horror clichés without the bite, missing a chance to really stand out. For those looking for a horror movie that packs a punch, this might not be it.
However, the priest asks something on the lines of 'if it is not God's will, why does he not stop us?'.
The answer to that is that He gave us free will, which any priest worth his salt would most certainly know.
Apart from that, it was a good take on an already over explored theme, with some nice bits of gore and violence thrown in.
I'd definitely recommend giving it a watch if the massive hole in the priest's explanation of what they are doing is ignored. It starts out as you would expect from the genre, but has it's surprises as it progresses.
"Immaculate," starring Sydney Sweeney as a young nun named Cecilia, delivers a captivating performance as a woman of quiet strength thrust into a horrifying situation. Where Mia Farrow's Rosemary Woodhouse in "Rosemary's Baby" was a naive outsider, Cecilia possesses a steely resolve. This subtle difference fuels the film's suspense. We see the cracks in Cecilia's faith as she grapples with the inexplicable, but she never loses her agency.
The film tackles themes of female subjugation and bodily autonomy within a religious framework. Cecilia's struggle for control over her own body becomes a potent allegory, particularly in today's social climate. It's a film that will stay with you long after the credits roll, leaving you questioning faith, free will, and the immaculate deception that can lurk behind holy walls.
"Immaculate" boasts some striking visuals and builds a decent atmosphere of unease. Unfortunately, the film loses its way in the middle, where the initially intriguing plot becomes muddled and loses its momentum. While the film hints at compelling themes, it doesn't fully explore their potential.
Overall, "Immaculate" offers a tense beginning and showcases Sydney Sweeney's talent. However, a thin midsection and underdeveloped ideas hold it back from achieving the chilling horror experience it could have been.
Le saviez-vous
- AnecdotesSydney Sweeney auditioned for this film in 2014 when she was 17 but the project never materialized. Years later, she took on the role of a producer and reached out to the writer, acquired and revised the script, hired a director, found financiers, and sold the film to Neon.
- GaffesThe title and screenplay are guilty of the common misconception that the Immaculate Conception and the Virgin Birth are the same thing. The Immaculate Conception refers to Mary's own conception free of original sin.
- Citations
Sister Cecilia: Wait, so you don't even believe in God?
Sister Gwen: Of course I do. Life is so cruel. Only a man can be responsible.
- Bandes originalesRequiem Nostra Sigmora Addolorata
Written by Will Bates
Performed by Maiah Manser
Published by Music by FOYS Publishing
Courtesy of Fall On Your Sword
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- How long is Immaculate?Alimenté par Alexa
Détails
- Date de sortie
- Pays d’origine
- Sites officiels
- Langues
- Aussi connu sous le nom de
- Inmaculada
- Lieux de tournage
- Sociétés de production
- Voir plus de crédits d'entreprise sur IMDbPro
Box-office
- Budget
- 9 000 000 $US (estimé)
- Montant brut aux États-Unis et au Canada
- 15 671 307 $US
- Week-end de sortie aux États-Unis et au Canada
- 5 338 921 $US
- 24 mars 2024
- Montant brut mondial
- 35 340 015 $US
- Durée1 heure 29 minutes
- Couleur
- Rapport de forme
- 2.00 : 1