(2021) — Agnes

Set in a remote convent, the story begins when a young nun, Sister Agnes (Hayley McFarland), exhibits violent and disturbing behavior. The Church sends a cynical, disillusioned priest, Father Donaghue (Ben Hall), and his idealistic protege, Benjamin (Jake Horowitz), to perform an exorcism. This segment utilizes familiar "nunsploitation" tropes but maintains an unconventional, stylized atmosphere.

is a genre-bending American horror-drama film written and directed by Mickey Reece . While its marketing and first act suggest a traditional religious horror film centered on demonic possession, it famously subverts expectations by shifting into a gritty, existential character study. Plot Overview Agnes (2021)

The film is distinctly divided into two halves that differ significantly in tone and focus: Set in a remote convent, the story begins

Following the traumatic events of the exorcism, the focus shifts entirely to Agnes’s closest friend, Mary (Molly C. Quinn). Mary leaves the convent to start a secular life, struggling with a minimum-wage job and unwanted advances while grappling with her shattered faith and the lingering trauma of what she witnessed. Key Themes Fantasia 2021: Agnes - Warped Perspective is a genre-bending American horror-drama film written and