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Alleluia (2014)
Directed by Fabrice Du Welz
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Overview
Michel, a murderous womanizer, meets introverted Gloria online and treats her to a whirlwind one-night-stand. Offering herself as an accomplice in his seductive crimes, the unhinged lovers embark on a deadly odyssey amplified by wild sex, unbridled jealousy, and passionate forays into the dark arts. This smart and gory shocker breathes new life into the lovesick horror genre to serve up a chilling tale of white-hot desperation and terrifying devotion.
Length 93 minutes
Actors
Laurent Lucas | Lola Dueñas | Helena Noguerra | Stéphane Bissot | Édith Le Merdy | Anne-Marie Loop | David Murgia | Renaud Rutten | Philippe Résimont | Pili Groyne | Sorenza Mollica
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/08/2016 | TV | DVD | Rented | 3.5 stars |
| (Average) 3.5 stars |
Viewing Notes
Fabrice Du Welz is a filmmaker that I keep tabs on because his film, Calvaire (aka: The Ordeal) made such an indelible impression on me. It wasn’t that the Belgian film was perfect, or particularly groundbreaking,. It was the raw grit and creativity that saturated the film. From the The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (sic, because it’s the original) -esque tone and backcountry depravity, to the strangely beautiful and poetically tragic ending. So, I watched his follow-up feature, Vinyan, which was beautiful and tragic and violent and featured great performances from Emmanuelle Beart and Rufus Sewell as parents desperate to find their lost son. (the reptilian Sewell is always a welcome addition to a film!) And then I waited. And waited. It was 6 years until Du Welz made another film – Alleluia – based on the true story of a killer couple and starring Calvaire’s Laurent Lucas. Nice! Was it worth the wait?
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