The fear of hell was very, very real in the 1970s.
Rather, itsa lurid tale that combines the most striking elements of religious horror and ghost stories.
Its a singular exploration of beguiling demons, secular possession, and nefarious intentions.
Image by Nimesh Niyomal
The dark film was based on the novel of the same name written byJeffrey Konvitz.
The production also boasts small roles byAva Gardner,Christopher Walken, andJeff Goldblum.
Immaculate movies for ungodly scares.
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The somber horror film contains elements of both a dizzying ghost story and a sinister plot ofdemonic activity.
Viewers are immediately put into the mindset of a fearful Catholic as the film opens in an Italian church.
A praying monsignor declares, there is danger, before cutting to the New York skyline.
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The otherworldly vibes begin in the grand, cavernous apartment building that Alison moves into.
Its too-good-to-be-true situation just begs for ghosts to terrorize its new blood.
They unravel her sense of safety and induce her self-doubt with each fleeting interaction.
Her past involves physical abuse from her father and ashattering of faiththat wasnt reclaimed until after his passing.
She has also attempted to end her own life, a mortal sin in Catholic doctrine.
Tragically, Alison is another target thats forced to choose a side that bears no victory for herself.
The atmosphere is made more wicked by its vulgarity.
Psychosexual nightmares plague Alison as she faces shadowy,supernatural violencein her apartment.
Overall,The Sentinelthrives from its besmirching commentarythat gives a whole new meaning to Catholic guilt.
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