The Blackcoat's Daughter
Yet again, a director’s feature debut film is to associate Christianity (if not Western Paganism) with the supernatural horror. By now, it feels like an initiation rite for some new directors.
Early on, we are confronted with an overwhelmingly bulky crucifix hanging in a priest's office; and when the camera leaves the room, another exaggerated crucifix hangs immediately to the right of the door, absolutely shoving the imagery in your face.
The setting is a Catholic boarding school for girls, and the film focuses on the intersection of mental illness and Christian religion. As usual, Perkins obsession for young girls shines through. Why am I not surprised?
From here, we follow the lives of three girls at an agonizingly slow pace. I've even seen reviewers online admit to playing the movie at a faster speed just to get through it.
In hindsight, the events make sense, but what's the point if you don't get to enjoy the ride? Ultimately, it’s just another artsy slow-burn: a film not meant to entertain, but to signal the right messages to the powers-that-be in the industry.
Early on, we are confronted with an overwhelmingly bulky crucifix hanging in a priest's office; and when the camera leaves the room, another exaggerated crucifix hangs immediately to the right of the door, absolutely shoving the imagery in your face.
The setting is a Catholic boarding school for girls, and the film focuses on the intersection of mental illness and Christian religion. As usual, Perkins obsession for young girls shines through. Why am I not surprised?
From here, we follow the lives of three girls at an agonizingly slow pace. I've even seen reviewers online admit to playing the movie at a faster speed just to get through it.
In hindsight, the events make sense, but what's the point if you don't get to enjoy the ride? Ultimately, it’s just another artsy slow-burn: a film not meant to entertain, but to signal the right messages to the powers-that-be in the industry.
Mini Review: Yet again, a director’s feature debut film is to associate Christianity (if not Western Paganism) with the supernatural horror. By now, it feels like an initiation rite for some new directors. An interesting story otherwise where mental problems and religion are at a crossing. The flick is seriously too slow though. I've read reviews from pro reviewers who admitted they fast forwarded the movie. That's telling. Usually they'll tell you it's artsy.
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