Religious concepts have long become an essential and recognizable component ofhorror cinema. The struggle between good and evil, the unknown realms of the supernatural, and the eternal battle for one’s soul are all themes deeply rooted in religious lore, making them a natural fit for horror narratives. Filmmakers have time and again drawn inspiration from Christian religious beliefs to craft compelling and dark narratives, and their continuous success proves that audiences can’t seem to get enough.Deliver Us, is set to be a new addition to thisbeloved subgenre, and with its release date approaching, Magnolia Pictures has released a trailer that highlights what audiences should expect.
Deliver Ustakes the popular biblical account of the immaculate conception of the Messiah and turns it on its head with acaptivating religious horror spin. While its main idea is at variance with biblical accounts, the story imagines a scenario that allows for an exploration of more biblical themes as we know it. Rather than a virgin’s immaculate conception of Christ the Messiah,Deliver Usfictionalizes the outcome by boldly imagining if this virgin conceived not one but two children, one being the Messiah and the other his eternal foe, the Anti-Christ.
The trailer teases the intense chaos that ensues with things getting even more interesting with the involvement of the Vatican and a Catholic sect. In the fictional modern setting ofDeliver Us, an ancient prophecy predicts that a woman will bear twin boys who will profoundly impact the world. The trailer opens with Sister Yulia, heavily pregnant and visibly distressed, as she grapples with both internal and external forces. Her unborn babies have begun their war in her belly, and it’s taking a toll on her well-being. Should the movie fulfill the trailer’s promise, audiences can anticipate a chilling, suspenseful experience akin to what we’ve come to expect from thesupernatural horror genre.
The Team BehindDeliver Us
Deliver Uscomes from a collaboration betweenCru EnnisandLee Roy Kunzwho both serve as co-directors. While Kunz has directing credits for films such asA Beer TaleandDelirium, the feature is Ennis’directorial debut. Kunz penned the screenplay with Kane Kunz.Maria Vera Rattiplays the Virgin Nun, starring alongside Kunz,Aleksander Mikoš McCarthy,Hans Robert Varts,Alexander Siddig,Jaune Kimmel, andThomas Kretschmann.Deliver Usis set to premiere at the 2023 Popcorn Frights Film Festival later this month before rolling out in select US theaters on September 29. On the same date, the film will also be made available on VOD.
Check out the trailer and official synopsis forDeliver Usbelow:
“When a nun in a remote convent claims an immaculate conception, the Vatican sends a team of priests to investigate. Concerns grow that an ancient prophecy is about to be fulfilled: that a woman will give birth to twin boys - one the Messiah, the other the Anti-Christ - and the ensuing battle will determine the fate of the world.”
