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Saint Maud

Saint Maud

2020
Suspense/Thriller, Horror
1h 24m
This psychological horror film from first-time director Rose Glass follows a pious nurse who becomes dangerously obsessed with saving the soul of her dying patient.

Directed by:

Rose Glass

Screenwriter:

Rose Glass

Starring:

Jennifer Ehle, Lily Knight, Morfydd Clark, Faith Edwards, Caoilfhionn Dunne, Turlough Convery, Lily Frazer, Rosie Sansom, Marcus Hutton, Carl Prekopp, Noa Bodner, Sona Vyas

Genres:

Suspense/Thriller, Horror

Country:

UK

Languages:

English, Welsh
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Saint Maud

2020
Suspense/Thriller, Horror
1h 24m
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mentaculusMentaculus
Rated 28 May 2022
75
62nd
Less of a horror and more of a new modernist filmmaker taking Paul Schrader’s themes a la Taxi Driver to their most logical extremes: God’s Angry (wo)Man. Direction, score, and performances are all as tight as the runtime. Calls attention to the unnerving overlap between piety and mania; like the best religious terror, this finds that place where self-loathing becomes self-centeredness - like we’re somehow special because we’re Called to suffer. Trust: Nothing’s special in that.
Rated 28 May 2022
paxtonPaxton
Rated 02 Sep 2021
78
73rd
There are a lot of these slow burn horrors that are quite effective. And then there's Maud. And then there's Maud.
Rated 02 Sep 2021
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 08 Feb 2021
63
60th
I expected something cheesier. I wasn't convinced at first, but the film is patient and persistent in carving out its niche of chatacter-driven psych-horror. By the end, I was a believer.
Rated 08 Feb 2021
terrymacterrymac
Rated 09 Jun 2021
75
72nd
A tight little psychological drama with flashes of horror that feels very grounded in reality. A very promising debut from Glass, and some really nice work from Clark and Ehle. As character pieces go, the backstory isn't really fleshed out; instead, Maud's past is merely hinted at, and I think this adds to the sense of dread pervading the film. Taken as a whole, it is probably more straightforward than the individual scenes might suggest. A solid and likeable effort.
Rated 09 Jun 2021
bownBown
Rated 15 Oct 2020
72
26th
A good and promising debut horror. No more, no less. Suitably creepy, Clark is very good, and Glass is one to watch, but I don’t think this particular movie really deserves the accolades it’s receiving.
Rated 15 Oct 2020
wwallce4prezWWallce4prez
Rated 04 Jun 2021
80
73rd
I really dug this. It is predictable but the sense of dread is well done. Clark is great, and she is helped along with some very effective sound design that knows when to cut to silence. A terrifying look at mental illness.
Rated 04 Jun 2021
twincinematwincinema
Rated 04 Oct 2021
60
35th
An...incredibly...slow...80...minutes. Almost worth it for that last shot. It is nice to watch a film much like the Apartment Trilogy, but without the feelings of guilt from supporting a terrible person.
Rated 04 Oct 2021
hofschneiderHofschneider
Rated 05 Feb 2021
90
91st
What! A! Cut!
Rated 05 Feb 2021
deaddillydeaddilly
Rated 11 Sep 2019
65
36th
TIFF 19: Saint Maud leaves a lot of black space by the time it is finished; both in feeling and in unresolved narrative. Despite this coldness, Rose Glass shows some serious sleight of hand in her ability to explode on the off-beat. This film feels rough around the edges, but shows the promise of a bright young director finding her rhythm.
Rated 11 Sep 2019
seethruskinSeethruskin
Rated 26 Jul 2021
4
51st
Chicks will literally light themselves on fire instead of going to therapy.
Rated 26 Jul 2021
amerigoamerigo
Rated 14 May 2021
76
41st
A polished remix of Red Dragon, Red State, Devil All the Time, and a medley of other "religious horror" flicks. It doesn't do anything particularly new or interesting, but it travels the paths well-trod by other older movies quite well. Watch only if you want something solid from the subgenre, otherwise you ain't missing much by skipping it. It's just a generally unpleasant experience often bordering on religious torture porn without any insight or revelation to make the gruesomeness worth it.
Rated 14 May 2021
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 15 Feb 2021
80
63rd
Queasy, grimy horror film would have been better fleshed out a little more in terms of the nature of "Maud" – the extraordinary final scene almost clears the issue, but it feels more like a sick joke at Maud's expense than a resolution. Beautifully performed (Clark and Ehle are equally formidable) and film captures Maud's cock eyed view of the world with an uncomfortable vividness. Weighed down somewhat by a sense of predictability, as the story arc is clear from the start.
Rated 15 Feb 2021
schnofelschnofel
Rated 03 Feb 2021
9
1st
An empty death metal stunt. Since the insanity and trajectory of Maud are sketched from the first moment, all that we are waiting for is the extent, no strike that, we also know what she will do. Really, are people impressed that Rose Glass knows how to point a camera at people and have her post-production company distort faces into satanic visages? I found nothing about this film human, touching, relatable, scary, beautiful, interesting, or entertaining. But bring on the speed metal drums!
Rated 03 Feb 2021
bentienbentien
Rated 14 Dec 2020
66
63rd
If you look for creeping horror or the new 'Rosemary's Baby', this is not what you think. It's more of a religious drama with occasional thrills, and that's fine. A few missteps from debutant Glass, but Clark is stunning in the lead.
Rated 14 Dec 2020
muutanetmuutanet
Rated 31 Oct 2020
78
79th
Very promising debut director and a new face Morfydd Clark in modern horror story of a pious nurse. Stunning cinematography and score nailed the entirety. Director/writer left nicely part of the story out of the frame.
Rated 31 Oct 2020
kasperlKasperL
Rated 26 Jun 2024
70
65th
Morfydd Clark is on fire in this.
Rated 26 Jun 2024
guillaumeGuillaume
Rated 21 Nov 2022
78
72nd
Well-paced, good soundscape, well done eerie ambiance overall. Probably the best thing about it is that the story's kept small and short, which probably makes the impact stronger.
Rated 21 Nov 2022
doyler29doyler29
Rated 23 Oct 2022
90
87th
This film is locked quite solidly into Clark's perspective, and she turns in a really marvelous performance. It's revealed with real intensity who she used to be and what really broke her, and the madness and intensity of her new self becomes quite frightening. You know that none of this is going to turn out well, but you also cannot predict where it's going. A really remarkable first film.
Rated 23 Oct 2022
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 27 Dec 2021
67
27th
Nothing about this is scary, and the elements that supposedly contribute to the "horror" are largely rooted in misguided religiousness. I can't really feel anything but anger at Maud's infuriating piety, and while that certainly made the ending a little cathartic, it didn't justify the unpleasant journey there.
Rated 27 Dec 2021
bofbof
Rated 26 Dec 2021
82
88th
There's an irony to this movie being delayed by COVID, making it a movie people watch alone in front of their devices rather than the communal experience a good horror movie can be - which fits the excellent ending. I love how confined it is, matching the loneliness of the lead character, desperately wanting a purpose but feeling the world get so small.
Rated 26 Dec 2021
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 31 Oct 2021
3
9th
Imagine a magician performing a magic trick while simultaneously showing you how the trick works, and you’ll have a pretty good idea of what watching Saint Maud feels like. Glass doesn’t seem to have much trust in her audience, making it clear from the get go what her film is about while failing miserably in concealing it through gimmicky visual bullshit. She said her film didn’t receive a proper release last year because of COVID and I honestly believe God had something to do with it.
Rated 31 Oct 2021
quintonjaminQuintonjamin
Rated 23 Oct 2021
60
50th
I wanted to watch a horror movie because it’s October, but I picked the wrong film. I honestly think it’s very thought provoking and well made. I just wasn’t in the right state of mind for it.
Rated 23 Oct 2021
panzerwolfpanzerwolf
Rated 10 Jul 2021
72
64th
It is slow-paced, with the horror creeping in slowly in form of mental illness, loneliness and a city that is filled with people and yet empty at the same time. While it's not all consistent in its mood, the horror elements ramp up towards the end and while the very ending seems to divide people's opinions a lot, I really loved the final scene.
Rated 10 Jul 2021
jacobclark12jacobclark12
Rated 10 Jun 2021
93
90th
A horrific yet insightful portrayal of asceticism, Saint Maud is a confident debut from Rose Glass whose complicated religious subtext belies its straightforward appearance.
Rated 10 Jun 2021
sealsseals
Rated 16 May 2021
9
89th
"All the world's stupidest people are either zealots or atheists."—Chuck Klosterman
Rated 16 May 2021
shinysingershinySinger
Rated 04 May 2021
79
44th
vieja sabrosa
Rated 04 May 2021
scorpionwaspScorpionWasp
Rated 24 Mar 2021
65
40th
The narrative has no plot holes or anything that strains belief, but it actually goes too far in the other direction: There are no surprises to be had, no moment when all the pieces coalesce together, no pay-off. You can see what's coming 3 minutes in, and then it comes. I don't understand why this is being treated as the second coming of Christ; is Maud writing all these reviews? There is no suspense and certainly no horror here, except maybe in the realization of what Hollywood has become.
Rated 24 Mar 2021
lennyneroLennyNero
Rated 08 Mar 2021
65
50th
Good acting, but predictable. The last shot totally kills the ambiguity. Still, nice debut movie.
Rated 08 Mar 2021
obdurateObdurate
Rated 06 Feb 2021
70
41st
Clark was wonderful and diverse, able to handle a complicated character. But I was a little let down by this. For whatever reason it just didn't connect with me even though I appreciate a bunch of it. I never really felt the dread/horror that I would have liked. The directing was solid but Glass didn't exactly showcase being a master of her craft (some good shots though). Ending is awesome. Excellent contrast--angelic moment ended abruptly with a horror that the rest of the film lacked.
Rated 06 Feb 2021
natebarriosnatebarrios
Rated 06 Feb 2021
80
87th
nothing but the utmost respect to our healthcare workers on the frontline
Rated 06 Feb 2021
ofterdingenOfterdingen
Rated 01 Dec 2020
72
81st
Elegant arthouse horror. Terrifically restrained.
Rated 01 Dec 2020
shockularSHOCKULAR
Rated 26 Oct 2024
87
89th
Awesome slow burn atmospheric horror. Feels kind of like an Aster or Eggers style of horror. It doesn't have a ton of overt scares, at least until the end, but instead has one of those overwhelming persistent senses of dread that I really love in a movie. An astounding debut for Glass and a great performance by Morfydd Clark. Jennifer Ehle bears a striking resemblance to Meryl Streep.
Rated 26 Oct 2024
khamulKhamul
Rated 22 Sep 2024
78
62nd
This shouldn't be marketed as horror of any kind. It may have some elements from the genre, but it's more of a dark and somewhat disturbing drama. Luckily, this was what I had been somewhat expecting, so I didn't spend half of the movie annoyed about getting something completely else than what I had ordered. A very good movie about loneliness. And about many other things, which is what I think makes it nearly excellent: it works on multiple levels, and touches multiple themes with skill.
Rated 22 Sep 2024
iyisinekiyisinek
Rated 14 Jan 2023
76
72nd
Din, Ateizm, Tanrı, Psikolojik, Şizofren, Kanser, hemşire, bakıcı SPOILER Eski bir dansçının yanında bakıcılık yapan kadın son derece dindardır ve yaptığı işin Tanrının planı olduğunu düşünmektedir. Dansçı olan kadın ise kanser hastasıdır ve ömrünün son günlerini yaşamaktadır ve herşeyin bitecek olması onu üzmektedir. Dansçı kadın eve kadın sevgilisini çağırınca bakıcı bu duruma bozulur. Nihayetinde yolları ayrılır. Bakıcı kendisi de hasta olunca dini sorgular...)
Rated 14 Jan 2023
psimpsim
Rated 08 Nov 2022
80
74th
A very compelling character portrait of a disturbed person in search of meaning.
Rated 08 Nov 2022
p_u_l_pP u l p
Rated 07 Nov 2022
65
62nd
Probably the weirdest gay movie I've seen 🤔
Rated 07 Nov 2022
jschlanskyJSchlansky
Rated 01 Nov 2022
94
95th
What an incredible and self-assured feature film debut for writer/director Rose Glass. I'm so excited to see where else her career leads. Saint Maud is such a complete and compelling directorial vision that perfectly nails its complex thematic exploration without sacrificing any horror or raw entertainment value. Excellent performance from the lead in a brilliantly assembled film.
Rated 01 Nov 2022
kenmeistersKenMeisters
Rated 16 Oct 2022
81
86th
You go, girl!
Rated 16 Oct 2022
joojooJooJoo
Rated 15 Jun 2022
4
56th
I wonder how much more I would have appreciated this had that first scene been omitted entirely. There’s such a subtle approach to the material after that I almost want to think some producer or other outside force pushed that scene in front to sell the horror label this bafflingly displays (in truth, it is most likely just a stumble from a director’s first outing). Succeeds mainly through its excellent main actress and a few stunning images towards the end of this carefully paced mania.
Rated 15 Jun 2022
sam_quentinsam quentin
Rated 11 May 2022
78
54th
Decent flick portraying a descent into madness with some stylistic flair. A good effort if somewhat overrated.
Rated 11 May 2022
tatarbeytatarbey
Rated 07 May 2022
80
68th
Korku filmi hissi verse de din temalı bir psikolojik gerilim filmi. Filmden de anlaşıldığı üzere aşırı dindarlık tedavi edilmesi gereken, kişiye ve topluma telafisi mümkün olmayan zararlar verebilecek, oldukça tehlikeli bir rahatsızlık.
Rated 07 May 2022
neonmanNeonman
Rated 30 Oct 2021
83
74th
An excellent drama before it becomes a hell of a horror in its last ten minutes, with a perfectly suitable distressing climax. I didn't think this took any cheap shots thematically, dealing with the theist vs atheist paradigm through these two women, though this dynamic is made more complicated by the theist forcing her beliefs. It also doesn't seem to dwell too much on one aspect of her life at a time, keeping this admittedly small story (and massive depression) fresh.
Rated 30 Oct 2021
braddad68braddad68
Rated 20 Sep 2021
90
52nd
Pretty dark but well made with authentic performances.
Rated 20 Sep 2021
abunchofcatsABUNCHOFCATS
Rated 23 Jun 2021
87
75th
Fantastic horror.
Rated 23 Jun 2021
mjoc0723mjoc0723
Rated 13 Jun 2021
50
41st
Kind of boring with a terrible ending.
Rated 13 Jun 2021
hawkinsHawkins
Rated 07 Jun 2021
69
43rd
I guess when it comes to self-immolation I'm more into the political protest thing than sin purification
Rated 07 Jun 2021
gabrielpGabriel_p
Rated 06 Jun 2021
80
68th
Although I wouldn't tag this a horror movie, there are definitely some horror elements (particularly towards the end) In any case, it is a haunting depiction of a lonely and unstable woman well worth the watch.
Rated 06 Jun 2021
foxyrussianFoxyRussian
Rated 24 May 2021
91
79th
A incredibly slow paced horror movie that's about mental health and religion. It doesn't feel to unique in the current trend of horror, but it sticks it's landing perfectly and has excellent direction and acting. The ending will stick with you for days
Rated 24 May 2021
feritdgnferitdgn
Rated 07 Apr 2021
75
75th
That ending... I have goosebumps. Chills, literal chills.
Rated 07 Apr 2021
moraesfelipemoraesfelipe
Rated 18 Mar 2021
40
13th
I already knew where this was going despite its promising start -- a body horror of the soul? --, but then is just unfolds the expected post-horror massacre -- like Mother! + Swallow + Raw -- with nearly no imagination at all. Finale is embarrassing. I kept thinking what a blast this could've been if directed by someone like Sam Raimi.
Rated 18 Mar 2021
michaelm2391michaelm2391
Rated 15 Mar 2021
40
32nd
boring fucking ending like all A24 shits out
Rated 15 Mar 2021
mandymandy
Rated 18 Feb 2021
6
43rd
Intriguing and unsettling.
Rated 18 Feb 2021
honeybHoneyB
Rated 08 Feb 2021
78
69th
Nice character study of a guilt ridden person.
Rated 08 Feb 2021
spunkieSpunkie
Rated 03 Feb 2021
40
24th
I appreciated some of the cinematic qualities it has, but this was certainly not my cup of tea.
Rated 03 Feb 2021
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 25 Nov 2020
38
32nd
not so good
Rated 25 Nov 2020

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