The horror genre has plenty of underseen films, many of which are truly underrated. However, there are plenty of newer movies that tend to go under the radar just as well. This includes the horror film The Last Rite, which has currently been recognized for having a 100% ratings score on Rotten Tomatoes. For fans that use the critical consensus website to judge their next pick for movie night, this could very well be the film for you.
One of the creepiest things that everyone seems to agree on is sleep paralysis. It’s become more widely popularized in recent years, and many have felt that it’s the perfect horror movie setup. After all, what’s scarier than being trapped in a nightmare while you’re awake? As such, the concept for The Last Rite tends to strike some nerves considering it deals very specifically with sleep paralysis. This is proven with its high ratings.
Here is the complete official plot and trailer for the film which is currently available digitally…
“Suffering from sleep paralysis, a medical student falls prey to a demonic force that wants to rip her apart from within. Torn between sanity and the unknown, she’s left with no alternative but to contact a local priest for help.”
While it might not be the most original narrative in the genre, it’s definitely one worth looking into. As noted above, sleep paralysis has become an even more popular subject over the last few years. But there still aren’t that many widely known horror films that focus on the topic. As such, The Last Rite might be the perfect watch for someone who’s looking for a horror film about sleep paralysis and demonic entities, along with a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score.
The Last Rite was written and directed by Leroy Kincaide.