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The Sacrament is a american film of genre Thriller directed by Ti West released in USA on 1 may 2014 with Joe Swanberg
The Sacrament (2013)
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Add to a movie listReleased in USA 1 may 2014
Length 1h35
Directed by Ti West
OriginUSA
Themes Films about religion
Rating60%
The Sacrament is a 2013 American found footage horror thriller film directed by Ti West. A. J. Bowen and Joe Swanberg play journalists who document their co-worker's (Kentucker Audley) attempt to locate his sister (Amy Seimetz) after she joins a reclusive religious commune. The film's plot borrows heavily from the real life events of the Jonestown Massacre of 1978.
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Patrick, a fashion photographer, receives a letter from his sister, a recovering addict named Caroline, that invites him to visit Eden Parish, a utopian, drug-free community founded by a religious leader. When Patrick investigates, he discovers that they have moved to a new undisclosed location only accessible by helicopter. Intrigued by the mystery, Patrick's co-workers, reporter Sam and cameraman Jake, suggest a feature documentary on the topic for Vice. The trip goes well, but the helicopter pilot warns them that he will leave with or without them the next day; they promise to be prompt. Issues first arise when they meet the guides at the airfield. Expecting only Patrick, they are taken aback by a film crew; they contact Father, the leader, who authorizes their entrance.Actors
Joe Swanberg
(Jake)
Amy Seimetz
(Caroline)
A. J. Bowen
(Sam Turner)
Gene Jones
(Father)
Kate Lyn Sheil
(Sarah White)
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