Consecration is hardly a waste.
Christopher Smith's Consecration has a plot that one could deem simple, but simple narratives are deceptively hard to pull off in horror. Smith and Laurie Cook’s script is layered with a mystery intertwined with supernatural and psychological drama. Their story is ambitiously attempting to tackle the darkness that surrounds the Church and exists within its characters.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY The film follows Grace , an optometrist who identifies as an atheist. While she favors science and logic, her brother turned to religion to become a priest in a Scottish convent. When her brother seemingly commits suicide, Grace is compelled by her skepticism and dark visions to investigate his death, only to be met with resistance by the cold and cult-like behavior of the nuns.
On paper, the film is complex, engaging, and deeply troubling. However, the technical execution is lacking. There are a few good scares, but Smith can’t quite capture the story's terror beyond Rob Hart and Shaun Mone’s grim and spooky cinematography. The tactics deployed are a bit too basic for a story as ambitious as this. However, a few of Smith’s camera techniques perfectly capture the dread and anxiety of Grace’s journey perfectly.
Consecration is not a total miss, but the ineffective scares bring down the enjoyment. Momentum is quickly lost throughout the movie. Despite a very compelling setup that blends the supernatural horror and the genuine villainous nature of the Church, Consecration doesn't quite find its footing. An eerie atmosphere and a strong lead performance can carry the movie far enough until it deflates under the pressure of expectations.
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