Movie spotlight
Communion
When adults are ineffectual, children have to grow up quickly. Ola is 14 and she takes care of her dysfunctional father, autistic brother and a mother who lives apart from them and is mainly heard the phone. Most of all she wants to reunite a family that simply doesn’t work — like a defective TV set. She lives in the hope of bringing her mother back home. Her 13 year old brother Nikodem’s Holy Communion is a pretext for the family to meet up. Ola is entirely responsible for preparing the perfect family celebration. “Communion” reveals the beauty of the rejected, the strength of the weak and the need for change when change seems impossible. This crash course in growing up teaches us that failure is not final. Especially when love is in question.
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Plot Summary
A woman, Sarah, is admitted to a psychiatric facility after experiencing terrifying visions. She believes her late mother's spirit is trying to communicate with her from the beyond. As her mental state deteriorates, she must confront the possibility that the disturbances are not supernatural but a manifestation of her own fracturing mind, or perhaps something far more sinister tied to the facility itself.
Critical Reception
Communion (2016) received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its atmospheric tension and a few standout performances, many found the plot convoluted and the scares unoriginal, ultimately deeming it an unremarkable entry in the supernatural horror genre.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its eerie atmosphere and moments of genuine suspense.
Criticized for a predictable plot and reliance on horror tropes.
Performance of the lead actress was often highlighted as a strong point.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Communion are scarce and generally lean towards disappointment, with viewers often citing a weak storyline and a lack of effective scares as major drawbacks.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in and around Toronto, Canada, with filming locations including a former psychiatric hospital, adding to the authentic eerie atmosphere.
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