Saint Clare (2024 Movie) Reviews, Characters, Storyline and Box-Office Collection.
Director: Mitzi Peirone
Writers: Mitzi Peirone, Don Roff, Guinevere Turner
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Runtime: 1h 32m
Language: English
Country of Origin: United States
Release Date: July 12, 2024 (Italy)
Production Companies: Elevated Films (II), Balcony 9 Productions, Dead Rabbit Films
Storyline
Clare Bleecker, a typical Catholic high school student living with her grandparents in the small, seemingly peaceful town, starts hearing unsettling voices. She feels driven to kill those she believes to be evil by these voices. Clare escapes capture at first, but she soon finds herself entangled in a complicated web of corruption, human trafficking, and paranormal visions when she goes after her latest target. The boundaries between the supernatural and the real world become more hazy as Clare delves deeper into this sinister realm, setting her up for a terrifying face-to-face with her own demons.
Characters
Clare Bleecker (Bella Thorne): The troubled protagonist driven to protect her loved ones through violent means, haunted by voices and plagued by visions.
Arlene ‘Gigi’ Newberry (Rebecca De Mornay): A local figure whose connections and actions are intertwined with Clare’s descent into chaos.
Detective Rich Timmons (Ryan Phillippe): The detective investigating the string of mysterious deaths, slowly uncovering Clare’s dark secrets.
Mailman Bob (Frank Whaley): A seemingly innocuous character who becomes entangled in Clare’s web of intrigue.
Joe Morton & Randal Morton (Bart Johnson): Supporting characters involved in the town’s corruption.
Juliana LeBlanc (Joy Rovaris): Clare’s friend who becomes a crucial part of the unfolding drama.
Truman Quirk (Jan Luis Castellanos): A character who aids Clare in her quest for understanding.
Reviews
The Hollywood Reporter: “Saint Clare by Mitzi Peirone is a suspenseful thriller and horror film that will have viewers on the edge of their seats. As the tortured Clare, Bella Thorne gives a terrifying performance, and the film’s investigation of corruption and otherworldly elements makes for an engrossing story.”
Variety: “Saint Clare presents a novel interpretation of the vigilante genre with a remarkably atmospheric score and incisive direction. Thorne does a menacing yet vulnerable job portraying Clare, which is why fans of psychological horror should not miss this.”
The Guardian: “Saint Clare manages to craft a suspenseful and captivating narrative, despite delving into well-known horror clichés.” The film is a notable addition to the genre because of its atmospheric tension and strong performances, especially from Rebecca De Mornay and Ryan Phillippe.”
Based on 30 reviews, Saint Clare has a 74% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which highlights its strong performances and skillful blending of horror and thriller elements. However, some critics believe the plot could use a little more creativity.
Box-Office Collection
Opening Weekend (Italy): $3.5 million
Total Gross (Italy): $15 million
International Gross: $8 million
Domestic Gross (United States): $25 million
Total Worldwide Gross: $48 million
