Sydney Sweeney delved deep into the horror film world with Immaculate in 2024, one of the most shocking new releases in the genre. Not only does it introduce the cast of ImmaculateBut Sweeney also serves as executive producer on the successful project. Comparisons with contemporary religious horror films about nuns such as the Conjuring Universe The Nun 2 (2023) and The Omen Franchise prequel The first omen (2024), Immaculate examines the horrific story of a young nun who is used as part of a devious conspiracy to bring about the return of the Messiah.

Immaculate was released on March 12, 2024, and was a moderate box office success, grossing $28.4 million on an estimated budget of $9 million. Shortly after Sweeney’s successful 2023 romantic comedy Everyone except youOpposite Twister’ Glen Powell, Immaculate was also a success with critics and achieved a positive rating of 71% on Rotten Tomatoes. Now, Immaculate is expected to regain popularity when the film is streamed on Hulu, making it accessible to a host of new horror fans and viewers.

“Immaculate” is now streaming on Hulu

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Sydney Sweeney’s Immaculate made its streaming debut on August 16, 2024 on HuluThe acclaimed 2024 horror film made its home VOD debut in April, but its streaming availability on Hulu now offers a wider audience the opportunity to Immaculate for the first time or as a repeat. Considering the similar horror film from 2024 The first omen became a streaming hit when it landed on Hulu, Immaculate is almost guaranteed to follow in his footsteps. In addition, the shocking ending of Immaculate will surely leave viewers speculating about Sweeney’s actions in the unexpected final moments.

Sweeney plays the lead role in Immaculate like Sister Cecilia, a young novice who takes her final steps towards becoming a nun when she joins a convent in Italy. Cecilia notices that not everything in this monastery is as it seems and soon becomes pregnant, even though she is still a virgin.. Cecilia’s dark path leads her to uncover a shocking conspiracy surrounding the convent, culminating in one of the most surprising scenes in Sydney Sweeney’s film and television career to date.

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Sydney Sweeney has already acted in horror films such as Then the devil came (2018), nocturne (2020) and Teeth at night (2021), Immaculate comes amid the actress’s major breakthrough and overall surge in popularity. Sweeney’s recent projects Immaculate was The White Lotus, euphoria, Everyone except youAnd Madame Webin which she plays completely different roles than Sister Cecilia. Consequently from the carefree view of Sweeney Everyone except you to the cruel Immaculate can cause mild whiplash for spectators.

The ending of “Immaculate” is sure to shock viewers

The final moments of “Immaculate” underline Sydney Sweeney’s acting range

Although the Nicolas Cage horror film Long-legged is arguably the most disturbing and shocking entry in the genre so far in 2024. ImmaculateThe final moments are a breathtaking conclusion to the already twisted plotStills of Sweeney with a blood-smeared face circulated in theaters after the film’s initial release, with the surprising context of this scene fully explained at the end. Considering that the plot revolves around Sister Cecilia’s pregnancy and a convent conspiracy to give birth to the new Messiah, one should at least expect Cecilia and the baby’s fate to be discussed in Immaculate‘s end.

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Some other recent horror films with anti-Christian religious themes have contained shocking conclusions comparable to Immaculateincluding The first omen‘s end. While the fate of ImmaculateThe Antichrist baby is shocking in itself, ImmaculateThe ending of is far more surprising, as Sweeney is the one committing the hard-to-watch final act. With an R-rated romantic comedy being her most recent film hit, it’s difficult to convince her of a happy song-and-dance ending in Everyone except you to a blood-spattered end facing the Antichrist in Immaculate.

Immaculate is more successful on streaming platforms than in cinemas

Immaculate was overlooked upon its theatrical release

While horror is generally a reliable genre at the box office, only a few entries have been recognized as hits in 2024. These include the box office hit Long-legged and the franchise prequel A quiet place: day one. In the meantime, Several horror films that may not have performed as well as expected in theaters have enjoyed far greater popularity on streaming. For example, The first omen became popular on Hulu, while Night swimming And Lisa Frankenstein have caused a stir on both Peacock and Prime Video.

The box office in March 2024 will be dominated by franchise films such as Dune – Part Two, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Ghostbusters: The Ice Cold EmpireAnd Kung Fu Panda 4it is disappointing that ImmaculateTheatrical release was lost in the confusion. However, horror films have often achieved a wider reach after becoming available to stream, with word of mouth, viral moments shared online, a short runtime, and browsing at home helping to attract more viewers. Immaculate than in the cinema.

Immaculate

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Immaculate is a 2024 horror film directed by Michael Mohan and starring Sydney Sweeney. When a devout woman named Cecilia is offered a position at a prestigious monastery in Italy, she accepts without hesitation. But Cecilia’s world is turned upside down when she discovers the terrible secrets hidden in her new place of faith.

director

Michael Mohan

Release date

March 22, 2024

Studio(s)

Fifty-Fifty Films, Black Bear

Sales Partner

Neon

Authors

Andrew Lobel

Pour

Sydney Sweeney, Alvaro Morte, Benedetta Porcaroli, Dora Romano, Giorgio Colangeli, Simona Tabasco

Duration

89 minutes

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