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- 2017
- Not Rated
- Strand Releasing
- 1 h 37 m
- 2017
- Not Rated
- Strand Releasing
- 1 h 37 m
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]
Directed By: Michael O'Shea
Written By: Michael O'Shea
- 2017
- Not Rated
- Strand Releasing
- 1 h 37 m
- 2017
- Not Rated
- Strand Releasing
- 1 h 37 m
The Transfiguration
65
6.7
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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]
Directed By: Michael O'Shea
Written By: Michael O'Shea
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 16 Critic Reviews
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69% Positive
11 Reviews
11 Reviews
31% Mixed
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 16 Critic Reviews
65
69% Positive
11 Reviews
11 Reviews
31% Mixed
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
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.
O’Shea follows his twisted premise to its inexorable conclusion, so his film is ultimately more unnerving than sad.
The Transfiguration gradually reveals itself to be a coming-of-age tale, one whose central figure reaches a point at which he’s forced to reckon with the evil lurking within himself.
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.
The film is at its strongest when navigating the story's uneasy relationship to its genre.
First-time director Michael O’Shea, like his bloodthirsty cinephile protagonist, tempers his killer instinct with moody introspection.
The tone is mournfully serious and this contrasts with the inherent silliness of vampires. Milo, with his glazed expression and apparent absence of affect utterings, is a compellingly dour presence but doesn't prove quite enough to prop the film up alone.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 7 User Ratings
6.7
43% Positive
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43% Mixed
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14% Negative
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User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 7 User Ratings
6.7
43% Positive
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
43% Mixed
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
14% Negative
1 Rating
1 Rating
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Production Company
Susie Q Productions,
Transfiguration Productions
Release Date Apr 7, 2017
Duration 1 h 37 m
Rating Not Rated
Awards
Cannes Film Festival
• 2 Nominations
Dublin International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival
• 1 Nomination
