is the most philosophical horror movie you’ll see this year. It might even be one of the most philosophical horror films of the past two decades. The film comes from writers/directors Scott Beck and Bryan Woods.
And while they may have had a tough year in 2023 with their dino-thriller and the Rob Savage-directed , which they penned, delivers terrific suspense and a smart screenplay, much like their magnum opus, . The best sorts of horror films derive their thrills, not from jump scares and gore, but from character, imagery, and tension. And this is where massively excels.
This is a very insightful film designed to question the nature of organized religion, explore the notion of how far one might go in the name of faith, and skillfully dive into the biggest question of all: why do we believe in what we believe in? This leads directly into a cat-and-mouse battle of wits between our protagonists, Sister Paxton (Chloe East) and Sister Barnes (Sophie Thatcher), and our movie maniac, Mr Reed (Hugh Grant). The movie centers on two Mormon missionaries, who, after receiving a call of interest from Reed, come to his home to tell him more about the Mormon faith. Little do they know the entire thing is a setup, as Reed quickly reveals his true intentions.
As a deranged theology scholar, he’s looking to put their faith to the test, imprisoning them, and running dark experiments on them that will have them questioning the nature of the God they’ve chosen to serve. Off the bat, the pe.
