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The Unholy

2021·Movie
1h 39min·PG-13
41
WeakGoodWatch score

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High energy, no humor.

Energy

Scary and tense

  • Scare8
  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wonder6
  • Family Dynamics4
  • Pathos3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

Everyday modern life, faith and meaning, and fantasy

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Ambiguity5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting6
  • Direction5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Be careful who you pray to.

Alice is a young hearing-impaired girl who, after a supposed visitation from the Virgin Mary, is inexplicably able to hear, speak and heal the sick. As word spreads and people from near and far flock to witness her miracles, a disgraced journalist hoping to revive his career visits the small New England town to investigate. When terrifying events begin to happen all around, he starts to question if these phenomena are the works of the Virgin Mary or something much more sinister.
Religious HorrorSupernatural MysterySmall Town SettingMiracles and DeceptionJournalistic InvestigationFaith vs. EvilHearing Impairment RepresentationAtmospheric TensionContemporary New England

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Unholy

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Where can I stream The Unholy legally?

The Unholy is included with a subscription to Hulu, fuboTV, and YouTube TV in the United States. 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 Unholy worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42/100 (IMDb 5.1, Rotten Tomatoes 27%, and Metacritic 36). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Unholy rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Unholy?

1 h 39 min

The Unholy runs 1 h 39 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Unholy?

Critics32
Audiences48

Not quite. Audiences rate The Unholy higher (48) than critics (32). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Unholy a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$31 million

Yes. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $31 million worldwide, 3.1 times its budget.

What language is The Unholy in?

EnglishLatin

It was made in English, with some Latin. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Unholy?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Unholy in 119 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Unholy use?

Freeze-Frame BonusDies Differently in the AdaptationAdaptational Early AppearanceDeath by AdaptationSealed Evil in a CanDemoted to ExtraBlack Boss LadySexy PriestAdaptation Relationship OverhaulAge LiftImmoral JournalistSpared by the Adaptationand 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 storytelling tropes for The Unholy, including Freeze-Frame Bonus, Dies Differently in the Adaptation, Adaptational Early Appearance.