Grace
Grace

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Grace

2012
Movie
21 min
English

Loss and understanding in the hours before the bombs fall as nuclear war breaks out.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes73%
Metacritic63/100
Google Users73%
Director: Paul SoletGenres: Drama, Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A woman grieving the loss of her child undergoes a dangerous ritual to bring her daughter back to life. The ritual goes horribly wrong, leaving the child alive but monstrous and her mother trapped in a desperate struggle to protect her family. As the mother tries to conceal the terrifying truth, she must confront the horrifying consequences of her actions.

Critical Reception

Grace received mixed to positive reviews, with praise for its atmosphere, disturbing premise, and Jordan Ladd's performance, while some critics found its pacing uneven and its horror elements occasionally derivative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique and unsettling concept, blending grief with body horror.

  • Jordan Ladd's performance as a grieving mother is a standout.

  • Some viewers found the film's slow burn and graphic imagery challenging but rewarding.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate appreciation for the film's intense and emotional narrative, particularly its exploration of maternal desperation. While some found the horror elements graphic, many commended its originality and effectiveness in creating a sense of dread.

Fun Fact

Director Paul Solet was inspired to write the script after the birth of his own child, wanting to explore the primal fear of losing a child and the extreme lengths a parent might go to.

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