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Not the most novel horror film, but the execution is stylish. There's been a resurgence of religious horror films, Immaculate fits in with the rest of them quite nicely. The difference is that this is more of a mood piece. It's a good thing though it shifts gears near the end, so it's not just a slow burn from start to finish. Cecile is a young girl who hopes to become a nun. After her community shuts down in the US, she is brought to Italy to join a small convent. Not long after she arrives, she learns she is pregnant. She never had any relations with a man before, so the people in the convent believe this is a miracle bestowed upon them. The first half of the film is pretty subdued, with a lot of attention going to the setting and Sweeney's character. Once the setup is clear, the film morphs into a more graphic kind of horror, though it's never all that gory or extreme. Mohan keeps things stylish while avoiding any less-is-less pitfalls. A fine horror film.Read all