Consecration

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Consecration

R

Released Feb 10, 2023

1h 30m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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In CONSECRATION, after the suspicious death of her brother, a priest, Grace (Jena Malone) goes to the Mount Saviour Convent in Scotland to find out what really happened. Once there, she uncovers murder, sacrilege and a disturbing truth about her own past.

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Critics Consensus

Despite being blessed with Jena Malone in the lead, Consecration serves up Catholic-themed horror that's far more hoary than hallowed.

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Noel Murray

Los Angeles Times

When the threat the characters are facing remains so vague for so long, it robs the story of tension. It doesn’t help that Smith keeps the horror elements to a minimum, or that the picture is so drably colored and dimly lit.

Feb 12, 2023

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Owen Gleiberman

Variety

Through it all... “Consecration” grows increasingly murky and blood-drenched and contrived.

Feb 12, 2023

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Jude Dry

IndieWire

Jena Malone brings a biting charm to her portrayal of Grace, but the story’s straightforward revelations end up feeling far too muted for the holy surroundings.

Rated: B-

Feb 10, 2023

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Joey Keogh

Vague Visages

Consecration is a disjointed affair with sparks of interest scattered throughout that nonetheless ends up as a middling entry into the newly popular religious horror sub-genre.

Jun 17, 2025

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

…don’t listen to the haters, Consecration is a strong, beautifully shot, atmospheric and intelligent horror film worth commending; it’s certainly a good example of how genre tropes can be twisted to create something different from previous models…

Rated: 4/5

Jun 5, 2025

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Alex Saveliev

Film Threat

I can’t, in all good faith, recommend this one. So help me God.

Rated: 4/10

Jun 4, 2025

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Nader H

Terrible plot, so dull.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/15/23

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Jason

It was good but it had too much downtime with sooo much talking

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/15/23

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David P

It was awful and didn’t like it at all!

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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Randy

I took a chance on this movie, it was much better than i expected it to be,, overall a well acted "B" horror flick with a satisfying ending

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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Jenn

a good time! I recommend.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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Sam

Good plot broadly speaking, but the execution was subpar. Too much emphasis on red herrings and not enough logic to make it rewatchable. The second viewing would leave you frustrated with plot holes and gaps in sense.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

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Grace

Danny Huston

Father Romero

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Vincent

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Synopsis

In CONSECRATION, after the suspicious death of her brother, a priest, Grace (Jena Malone) goes to the Mount Saviour Convent in Scotland to find out what really happened. Once there, she uncovers murder, sacrilege and a disturbing truth about her own past.

Director: Christopher Smith
Producer: Laurie Cook, Casey Herbert, Xavier Marchand, Jason Newmark
Screenwriter: Laurie Cook, Christopher Smith
Distributor: IFC Films
Production Co: Bigscope Films, Moonriver Content, AGC Studios
Rating: R (Bloody Violent Content|Some Language)
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: British English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 10, 2023, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 19, 2023
Box Office (Gross USA): $536.4K
Runtime: 1h 30m

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