Consecration is a 2023 British supernatural horror-thriller starring Janet Suzman, Jena Malone, and Danny Huston, set in the Scottish Highlands. Jena Malone takes the lead along with Janet Suzman and Doyle. The film is a supernatural exploration of faith, trauma, and the black otherworldly forces set in the Scottish Highland.
Synopsis
In Grace’s case, Malone plays an ophthalmologist from London who gets invited to the Mount Saviour Convent in Scotland because of the violent death of her sibling Michael who happens to be a priest. The official story suggests a murder-suicide scenario but not in her mind because Grace is on a journey searching for answers. On her journey, she gets to the secluded convent which has its own skeletons in the closet alongside a series of disturbing occurrences.
To make matters worse, she has horrifying fantasies and starts to remember things that have never happened which further fuels her searching. She tries to put the pieces back together and struggles with the truth as she tries to disentangle the web of lies. It also blends the thin line and blurs the gap between the extreme belief in the church and one’s faith weaving a suspenseful tale that seeks the blurred boundaries of sin and repentance.
Cast And Crew
Main Cast:
Janet Suzman as Jena Malone directed the screenplay of the movie. The film is about an ophthamologist who battles inner devils set on tracking down an unfurling mystery in an unsettling story.Danny Huston as Father Romero: A priest of the Vatican with terrific conflict of interest.
Janet Suzman as Mother Superior: The head of the convent with hints of mystery surrounding her.
Thoren Ferguson as DCI Harris: The detective responsible for the case.
Ian Pirie as Vincent Fario: Grace’s father, a man burdened with undisclosed truths.
Steffan Cennydd as Michael Fario: Grace’s sibling, the catalyst of the events to follow.
Crew:
Director: Christopher Smith
Writers: Christopher Smith, Laurie Cook
Producers: Cook, Laurie, Herbert, Casey, Marchand, Xavier, Newmark, Jason
Cinematography: Shaun Mone, Rob Hart
Editing: Arthur Davis
Music: Nathan Halpern
Themes And Analysis
Consecration explores multiple profound themes.
Faith VS Science:
The film explores tension between these opposing views through questioning the existence of the supernatural. Grace, the protagonist, is science in human form, while the convent is embodiment of faith.
Trauma and Memory:
Grace’s journey is as much external as it is internal. When repressed memories resurface, she is forced to confront a painful reality that questions the reliability of her perception.
Good VS Evil:
The flat outline of good and evil becomes much more challenging throughout the story. Characters are complex and these fragments of human nature becomes blurred beyond recognition.
Production and Setting
Consecration takes full advantage of its setting in Scotland, particularly the Isle of Skye, with its unearthly and panoramic landscapes. The accompanying soundscape adds to the eerie isolation mood of the film. The convent’s old architecture along with the rough terrain creates a terrifying beauty that is present throughout the film.
Reception
Consecration was met with mixed reviews upon release.
Critics highlighted the film’s atmospheric tension and Jena Malone’s compelling performance. The delve into deep themes alongside the mixing of psychological and supernatural elements was also regarded as a film strength.
Some reviewers argued that several plot points were unclear, making the narrative perplexed. Others cited overreliance on horror clichés and pacing as additional bones of contention.
Despite the mixed reception, the film drew attention for its ambitious storytelling and thematic depth.
Conclusion
Consecration is a multifaceted work within the horror genre, exploring trauma – faith and the supernatural with jaw- dropping creativity. Though it risks alienating viewers, it offers exceptional storytelling amid an exploration of contradictions and atmosphere. If one looks for a horror film that goes beyond perception to explore the human psyche, Consecration emerges as a captivating choice.
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