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Release Date:

Jun. 6, 2014

Synopsis:

From IMDb: “A fashion photographer is traveling to meet his sister at Eden Parish. Once there, his friends begin to film interviews with the Eden Parish inhabitants, all of whom speak of the commune in glowing terms. However, they soon discover that there is a sinister edge to the commune that belies the seemingly peaceful setting.”

Poster: B / B- / B

Review: I’m always amazed that some small films develop so many different posters. I expect that from Hollywood studios, but some of these are a bit unusual. That said, The Sacrament designs are each unique and compelling, creating details that you want to examine up close. The middle poster is perhaps the most bland, but it sticks to the film’s themes effectively enough to make it fitting.

Trailer: B

Review: I’m hoping horror and thriller directors one day abandon their cheap found-footage aesthetic. As fitting as it may feel to this type of story, it’s distracting. Herein, the premise is at least fascinating enough to make the technique work and, at the same time, establish a baseline for the film’s narrative. The film looks like an interesting amalgam of Red State and Martha Marcy May Marlene.

Oscar Prospects:

None.

Revisions:

(June 1, 2014) Original

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