First Communion
First Communion

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First Communion

2006
Movie
15 min
Spanish

Not even God will save young Eleuterio from the ultimate rite of passage

Insights

IMDb5.5/10
Director: David MoreauGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young girl named Alice begins to experience disturbing visions and occurrences after her mother's death, leading her to believe she is possessed. As the phenomena escalate, her family struggles to understand and combat what seems to be an encroaching evil.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its predictable plot and reliance on jump scares. While some praised the atmosphere and the performance of its young lead, many found it to be an uninspired entry into the horror genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on common horror tropes and jump scares.

  • The film's atmosphere and lead performance are occasionally praised.

  • Generally considered a derivative and unoriginal horror offering.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available indicate a divided opinion, with some viewers finding it mildly entertaining for its genre, while others found it disappointing and forgettable.

Fun Fact

The film was released in some international markets under the title 'The Innocence' or 'The Possession'.

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