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But its also reserved in surprising ways.
For all its moments of shlocktacular flair, its an art film at heart.
What a waste, says an airport immigration official to his partner upon seeing the lovely Cecilias luminous face.
Not because the film requires any kind of credulousness on the part of the viewer.
(At a pleasingly slim 89 minutes, the film leaves a lot unsaid and unshown.)
And so,Immaculategoes all in on mood, with Mohan clearly taking the Italian setting to heart.
Will Batess enchantingly aggressive score mixes in chants and swelling crescendos with sickly sweet, Ennio Morriconeesque melodies.
The giallo vibes are strong with this one.
But its not what one might call bloody or full-blooded.
As an experience in suspense, however, the film is effective.
Mohan seduces us with form while the central performance engages us on a more elemental level.
What matters is that we see her and shes spectacular.
