Alleluia
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Alleluia

Fervidly dark lovesick horror inspired by the real-life criminal duo, the Lonely Hearts Killers.

6.0 / 10 2014 1h 33mNR French
HorrorDramaThriller

Storyline

Michel, a murderous womanizer, meets introverted Gloria online and treats her to a whirlwind one-night-stand. Offering herself as an accomplice in his seductive crimes, the unhinged lovers embark on a deadly odyssey amplified by wild sex, unbridled jealousy, and passionate forays into the dark arts. This smart and gory shocker breathes new life into the lovesick horror genre to serve up a chilling tale of white-hot desperation and terrifying devotion.

Cast & Crew

Laurent Lucas

Laurent Lucas

Michel

Lead
Lola Dueñas

Lola Dueñas

Gloria

Héléna Noguerra

Héléna Noguerra

Solange

Stéphane Bissot

Stéphane Bissot

Madeleine

Édith Le Merdy

Édith Le Merdy

Marguerite

Anne-Marie Loop

Anne-Marie Loop

Gabriella

David Murgia

David Murgia

Père Luis

Renaud Rutten

Renaud Rutten

Le réceptionniste

What People Are Saying

3.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Fabrice Du Welz's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. Alleluia is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker