Consecration (2023)

Consecration (2023). Consecration: Directed by Christopher Smith. With Jena Malone, Danny Huston, Ian Pirie, Janet Suzman. After the alleged suicide of her priest brother, Grace travels to the remote Scottish convent where he fell to his death. Distrusting the Church's account, she uncovers murder, sacrilege and a disturbing truth about herself.

“This is marketed as a horror movie, but I think itu0026#39;s more of anlean, tightly written mystery with horrific elements. The clues are so densely packed I couldnu0026#39;t leave to get a soda refill, for fear of missing some key point in the story.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eJena Malone is great as always, though her accent is a bit shaky in places. Janet Suzman is a standout as Mother Superior, as is Ian Pirie, who is genuinely frightening as Jenau0026#39;s dad.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eScenes jump back and forth in time and from dreams to reality in a disorienting fashion, but the final resolution ties up all…and I do mean ALL the loose ends in a way I found very satisfying.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eOther reviews have commented that too much of the mystery is given away early. I disagree. I could see the general direction it was going but was still surprised at the reveal.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eSmarter than the typical jump-scare movie that gets released every week, it will keep your interest and make you think. Just donu0026#39;t expect it to make you jump out of your seat.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eRecommended.”