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Sydney Sweeney is on a roll. Fresh off her gig as Glen Powell’s pretend girlfriend in the hit holiday rom-com Anyone But You and her highly-anticipated Marvel debut in Madame Web, she’s now diving into the horror genre with Immaculate. Sweeney plays Cecilia, an American nun who takes her faith seriously. Having been offered a new position at a famed Italian convent, Cecilia takes the opportunity and makes the move. The idea of relocating to an Italian countryside might sound warm and lovely, especially when it’s to embark on a spiritually fulfilling journey. But when Cecilia notices something sinister lurking in the shadows of the convent, it becomes clear to her that her religious stint in the church might put her in grave danger.
Besides starring as the leading nun, Sweeney also takes on the role of producer. Joining her is director Michael Mohan, whom Sweeney had previously worked with in The Voyeurs. Andrew Lobel, whose previous works include Dead or Alive and Delirium and the Dollman, is the film's writer. Co-starring alongside Sweeney are Simona Tabasco, Alvaro Morte, and Benedetta Porcaroli.
Get ready to be spooked! Here’s where you can catch Immaculate at a theater near you.
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When Is the Release Date for 'Immaculate'?
Immaculateis set to premiere nationwide on March 22, 2024, in theaters nationwide. Before this, the film had its world debut at South by Southwest on March 12, 2024. Joining Immaculate during its opening weekend are Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, starring Paul Rudd and Finn Wolfhard, as well as the satirical fantasy comedy The American Society of Magical Negroes, which first premiered at the 40th Annual Sundance Film Festival.
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Immaculate
HorrorCecilia, a woman of devout faith, is warmly welcomed to the picture-perfect Italian countryside where she is offered a new role at an illustrious convent. But it becomes clear to Cecilia that her new home harbors dark and horrifying secrets.
Release Date March 22, 2024 Director michael mohan Cast Sydney Sweeney , Simona Tabasco , Álvaro Morte , Benedetta Porcaroli Runtime 89 minutes Main Genre Horror Writers Andrew Lobel ExpandClick the links below to check out the showtimes for Immaculate:
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IMMACULATE | Official Redband Trailer | Neon
The Immaculate trailer kicks off with Cecilia (Sweeney) in a confessional, contemplating her role as a nun. She muses, “God saved me for a reason, but I’m still searching for what that reason is.” However, her serene moment takes a sinister turn when she’s abruptly seized from behind by a pair of demonic hands. With the initial scene setting the eerie tone, the Immaculate trailer continues to track Cecilia’s journey as she arrives at a mysterious convent nestled in the Italian countryside. However, her spiritual odyssey takes a dark turn when she unexpectedly vomits during a bath.
The plot thickens as it’s unveiled that Cecilia is pregnant - a baffling occurrence given the nuns’ vow of celibacy. As news of her pregnancy spreads through the convent, it draws the attention of the priest and her fellow nuns. While some perceive it as a miraculous event, Cecilia harbors a suspicion that something’s amiss. As she starts witnessing unsettling events - ranging from a nun falling to her death to somebody intruding in her bedroom - Cecilia starts to realize that her supposed blessing from a higher power might actually be a deadly curse.
When Will 'Immaculate' Be on Streaming?
While there’s no confirmation yet regarding Immaculate’s availability for streaming, chances are it will eventually land on Hulu. According to Deadline, in April 2017, Neon and Hulu inked a multi-year output licensing deal encompassing all of Neon’s forthcoming films and content. Consequently, Neon’s future releases are slated to be exclusively available for streaming on Hulu post-theatrical release. Craig Erwich, head of content at Hulu, elaborated on the advantages of this partnership:
“Our partnership with Neon marks another big step forward in our commitment to offering a world-class collection of films to our subscribers. “Neon has already acquired a highly anticipated slate of films this year and we can’t wait to bring their titles from the theaters to the Hulu audience.”
Over the years, Hulu has co-distributed several Neon films such as Little Monsters, Big Time Adolescence, Palm Springs, and Bad Hair. Most recently, Jake Johnson’s directorial debut Self Reliance, starring Johnson himself, Anna Kendrick, and Emily Hampshire, was released theatrically in the United States in a one-night special engagement, followed by a streaming release on Hulu on January 12, 2024. So if anyone’s looking to stream Immaculate, you’d probably want to tune in to Hulu.
More Nun Horror Movies Like 'Immaculate' You Can Watch Now
CloseIf you're looking for films that blur the lines between religion and horror, these are the best picks for you.
The Nun (2018)
Set in 1952 Romania, a dark mystery unfolds in The Nun when a young nun’s tragic suicide prompts the Vatican to dispatch troubled exorcist Father Burke (Demián Bichir) and novice Sister Irene (Taissa Farmiga) to investigate. As they delve into the secrets of Saint Cartha’s monastery, they encounter malevolent supernatural forces and the sinister presence of a demonic nun. The abbey becomes a battleground between the living and the damned, testing their faith and risking their very souls. With chilling encounters and ancient secrets resurfacing, they confront the same evil force introduced in The Conjuring 2. As terror grips the abbey, Father Bruker and Sister Irene must confront the embodiment of true evil, facing unimaginable horrors and risking everything in a battle for survival.
Veronica (2017)
Set in Madrid, Veronicais loosely based on true events from the 1991 Vallecas case, where Estefanía Gutiérrez Lázaro died under mysterious circumstances after she attempted to use an Ouija board. The film introduces Veronica (Sandra Escacena), a teenage girl who’s still mourning the death of her father. In an attempt to contact his spirit, Veronica and her friends Rosa (Ángela Fabián) and Diana (Carla Campra) attempt to reach out to the deceased using an Ouija board. Of course, something goes wrong during the session, and Veronica starts to experience horrifying hallucinations, which are possibly the evil doings of sinister spirits. Advised by Sister Narcisa (Consuelo Trujillo), a.k.a. Sister Death, Veronica tries to break contact with the ghost, only to end up putting herself in even more danger.
The Convent (2000)
Taking audiences back to 1960, The Convent starts off on a bloody note when a young Christine (Oakley Stevenson), heavily armed, marches into the St. Francis Boarding School for Girls and opens fire, killing a priest and multiple nuns without any mercy. Forty years later, St. Francis has closed its doors for years since the unfateful incident. Thanks to its dark history and terrifying lore, the abandoned school has become a hotspot for oh-so-rebellious college kids looking for a hidden spot to smoke or vandalize some walls. But when a bunch of Satanists abduct one of these students and kill her, they unleash a bunch of evil spirits in the process.
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