Saint Clare is the sophomore feature-length effort of award-winning Italian director Mitzi Peirone. And, if the trailer can be believed, she’s got another winner on her hands.
We were first introduced to Peirone with her debut feature Braid (2018) and have been anxiously awaiting her return ever since. Happily, our wait is nearly over!
Coming to UK digital on July 21 via 101 Films, Saint Clare will soon be in front of our eager eyeballs.
Keep on reading for the official press release and trailer drop!
Synopsis
In a small town, a solitary young woman is haunted by voices that lead her to assassinate people with bad intentions who think they can get away with it. But her last kill changes everything and sucks her headlong down a rabbit hole riddled with corruption, trafficking and twisted visions from the beyond.
Can Saint Clare save herself from unimaginable terror as her pursuit for retribution takes a dangerous turn, carrying her deep into an unknown Hell?
Juicy Info
Witness the rise of Saint Clare, a haunting, blood-soaked thriller that had audiences’ blood-pressure rising and critics singing its praises at London’s FrightFest 2024 premiere. The inimitable Bella Thorne [Blended (2014), Midnight Sun (2018), “Scream: The TV Series” (2015)] delivers an outstanding performance as the eponymous lead in a spiritually charged small town tale with a powerful mix of American Psycho meets Joan of Arc. The film now gets its highly anticipated UK release on 21 July 2025 from 101 Films.
Based on a novel by Don Roff, the film is expertly helmed by director Mitzi Peirone [Braid (2018)] who co-wrote the screenplay with Guinevere Turner [American Psycho (2000)].
The stellar cast includes Ryan Phillippe [Crash (2004), Cruel Intentions (1999)], Rebecca DeMornay [The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992), Risky Business (1983)], Frank Whaley [Broken Arrow (1996), Pulp Fiction (1994)] and Bart Johnson [the High School Musical franchise]. The film features an original soundtrack by Zola Jesus.