A24has become known for a lot of things in the cinephile community; fiercely idiosyncratic indies, ambitious and unusual horror films, extravagantly priced merch you’re able to’t help but add to your cart anyway… the list goes on. But one of the most remarkable qualities in their winning streak is how often they provide a platform for visionary first-time filmmakers. From coming-of-age comedies likeGreta Gerwig’sLady BirdandBo Burnham’sEighth Gradeto instant horror classics likeRobert Eggers’The WitchandAri Aster’sHereditaryto pensive dramas likeJoe Talbot’sThe Last Black Man in San Francisco, A24 is consistently home to remarkable feature debuts.
The next absolute knockout debut on the list isRose Glass’Saint Maud, a searing existential horror movie that’s been racking up all kinds of critical praise on the festival circuit, and we’ve got a new batch of exclusive images for the film. I was lucky enough to catchSaint MaudatFantastic Festlast year, where I was totally floored by its slow-burn slip into a cruel and carnal crisis of faith.
Morfydd Clarkstars as the devout and possibly delusional Maud, a young hospice nurse recovering from a mysterious trauma when she takes a job caring for a dying non-believer (Jennifer Ehle, who is extraordinary in the role). When Maud makes it her mission to save her patient’s soul, a battle of wits and beliefs ensues with some gnarly existential results.Saint Maudhas body horror, it’s got psychological horror, religious horror, and a whole host of imagery that’ll get seared right into your brain. In short, it’s another on-brand horror win for A24 and I’m excited for you to check it out when it arrives in theaters on April 3. For now, you can check out our exclusive new images below and readmore of my thoughts in our full review.
