House of Mortal Sin (1976)
Anno di uscita: 1976
Nazione: United Kingdom
Alternative Title: La casa del pecado mortal, Mortelles confessions, The Confessional Murders, To spiti me ta thanasima amartimata, La casa del peccato mortale
Regista: Pete Walker
Writer: David McGillivray, Pete Walker
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Parole chiave
Parole chiave: catholic church, catholic priest, church, confession, death by poisoning, elder abuse, murder, priest, proto-slasher, suicide
Storia
A troubled young girl seeks solace by confessing her sins at their local church. However, the sexually frustrated priest she confides in becomes obsessed with her. Initially, he merely stalks the girl, but his fixation escalates to extreme lengths as he resorts to blackmail and even murder to get closer to her.
Riassunto
Directed by Pete Walker, 'House of Mortal Sin' (also known as 'The Confessional') is a horror film that critiques institutional hypocrisy, specifically within the Catholic Church. The story revolves around a young girl's confession turning into a nightmare due to a priest's sexual obsession with her. Despite its title and premise, it leans more towards thriller than typical horror, making it somewhat of a proto-slasher film. Walker's critique of institutional corruption through this tale of obsession is a significant aspect of the movie.
