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The Sacrament

2014·Movie
1h 39min·R
IMDb6.1Metacritic495.7Rotten Tomatoes66%47%

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The Sacrament fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and scary

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Scare8
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Family Dynamics4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodYou scare easily

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About

Live as one. Die as one.

Two journalists set out to document their friend's journey to reunite with his estranged sister. They track her to an undisclosed location where they are welcomed into the remote world of "Eden Parish," a self-sustained rural utopia composed of nearly two hundred members and overseen by a mysterious leader known only as "Father." It quickly becomes evident to the newcomers that this paradise may not be as it seems. Eden Parish harbors a twisted secret. What started as just another documentary shoot soon becomes a fight for survival.
Cult HorrorFound FootagePsychological ThrillerSocial CommentaryReligious ExtremismSlow-Burn TensionDisturbing RealismBleak & Unsettling

Crew

Directed by:
Ti West, Zorinah Juan-Lieber
Written by:
Ti West
Produced by:
Eli Roth, Ti West, Eric Newman
Composed by:
Tyler Bates, Graham Reznick, Tom Efinger

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Sacrament

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Sacrament legally?

PrimePeacockPhiloThe RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePluto TV

The Sacrament is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Sacrament worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 66%, and Metacritic 49). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Sacrament rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Sacrament?

1 h 39 min

The Sacrament runs 1 h 39 min.

Is The Sacrament based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Sacrament?

Critics58
Audiences55

Yes. Critics average 58 and audiences 55 out of 100, so both groups see The Sacrament much the same way.

What language is The Sacrament in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Sacrament?

38ARATAUBOBRBZCACHCLCOCRCZDEDK+24

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Sacrament in 38 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Sacrament use?

Ate His GunCultFreakier Than FictionAffably EvilHolier Than ThouCain and AbelBuried in a Pile of CorpsesWhole-Plot ReferenceScary Black ManDowner EndingAnthropic PrincipleThe Voiceand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 storytelling tropes for The Sacrament, including Ate His Gun, Cult, Freakier Than Fiction.