The Transfiguration

Name: The Transfiguration
Genre: Drama, Horror
Released: April 7, 2017
Duration: 97 min
Rating: 65

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Strand Releasing | Release Date: April 7, 2017 | Not Rated

Summary: Troubled teen Milo hides behind his fascination with vampire lore. When he meets the equally alienated Sophie, the two form a bond that begins to challenge Milo’s dark obsession, blurring his fantasy into reality. [Strand Releasing]

Director: Michael O'Shea

Genre(s): Drama, Horror

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 97 min

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Jen Yamato

Apr 20, 2017

Bold and brutal in shocking spurts, the indie horror drama from writer-director O’Shea is a startling debut that leaves a fresh mark on the genre while celebrating its forbears. Read full review

Empire Kim Newman

Apr 18, 2017

More "Moonlight" than "Twilight," The Transfiguration is a defining vampire film of the mid-2010s. An acutely observed study of social/emotional deprivation, but also a gripping, disturbing horror movie. And, yes, it’s ‘realistic’. Read full review

Matt Donato

Mar 13, 2017

A concrete horror flick that burns with consequence, ignited by strong characters who are far more tested in their experiences than anyone of similar age. Bloody, emotional and visualized with a damning spirit – what an outspoken genre manipulation for first-timer Michael O’Shea. Read full review

Andy Webster

Apr 6, 2017

Mr. Ruffin must carry the film, projecting interior activity and suggesting information where the script (by Mr. O’Shea) does not. That he imbues the film with a weight greater than its words is a testament to his skill as an actor. Read full review

Henry Stewart

Apr 2, 2017

The film is at its strongest when navigating the story's uneasy relationship to its genre. Read full review

Catherine Bray

Mar 13, 2017

Where the film runs into some difficulty is in sustaining its initially very promising mood of incipient violence. Withholding revelations can be an effective strategy, but it’s perhaps slightly overused here, as the result feels ever so slightly dry. Read full review

The Guardian Nigel M Smith

Mar 13, 2017

The Transfiguration is a character study first and foremost, spending all of its time with Milo. Problem is, he’s so opaque that as a protagonist, he’s completely impenetrable. Read full review

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seabassreviews

Dec 23, 2021

this is one of the most tragic, heartbreaking and disturbing vampire films

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JLuis_001

Sep 25, 2022

It's a shame that the lack of creativity condemns this film to become weaker in its exploration of loss and obsession, because one way or another the more complex parts of its plot lead down a path that eventually never goes anywhere, or at least anywhere that genuinely interested me.

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