Saint Maud (2019)

October Challenge Day 10:

OMG. This film, folks. 

Do not listen to this woman, she is not a saint. Stay far, far, far away from:

Saint Maud

There's a very particular horror that surrounds very real situations. In this case, mental illness. Here we have a very young nurse, Maud, who is tasked with end of life care for a real and raw woman who wants nothing to do with religion. Maud, on the other hand, has other plans. She is going to *save* the soul of this dying woman

All hell breaks loose. 

This film exudes the smell of rot, mold, decay, and salt water. Dingy surroundings, small town drama, and the dying world of a once celebrated woman crawls across your skin like a thick salve. This salve suffocates though, instead of healing. 

I have a behavioral science degree - work in the field of health science - I rather enjoy arm chair diagnosing people on the TV for fun. This one screamed schizophrenia so loudly I was beginning to question my own reality. 

Again, there is a very particular horror that surrounds very real situations. While this is a horror film, it could also be a headline pulled from any town in the world. And that's f*cking scary.

I absolutely agree with some of the reviews calling this film mesmerizing. It most certainly is! Horrifyingly so! While captivating, this film is a slow burn and I know some horror fans will not have the patience to see the bitter end. Keep that in mind. 

In all, I loved this film. Loved this horrifying beauty. Best watched either alone or with one or two people. Keep quiet, and keep an eye on Maud. Pairs with soups.

I watched this film on Paramount+, or use the Find It! Watch It! links on Horror Habit's side bar to locate where else you can find this soul sucker.