Missionary
Missionary

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Missionary

2023
Movie
88 min
English

In a marriage struggling with intimacy issues, a romance novelist with an unadventurous husband has a sexual awakening while writing her latest book.

Insights

IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes68%
Director: Tucker McKemyGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman, reeling from a traumatic event, finds solace and unexpected community in a fundamentalist Christian commune. However, as she becomes more involved, she begins to uncover the dark secrets and sinister agenda hidden beneath the surface of the seemingly peaceful settlement, leading to a terrifying fight for survival.

Critical Reception

Missionary (2023) received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with many praising its atmospheric tension and strong performances, particularly from its lead actresses. Some critics found the plot predictable or derivative of other genre films, but the overall consensus pointed to a competently made and suspenseful horror thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and effective jump scares.

  • Commended for the strong lead performances that anchor the film.

  • Criticized by some for a familiar plot structure within the horror genre.

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Fun Fact

The film explores themes of religious extremism and cult manipulation, common in psychological thrillers that delve into the darker aspects of faith.

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