Sydney Sweeney is one of the most talented young actors in the world right now. Known for her performances in shows like “Euphoria” and “The Handmaid’s Tale”, Sweeney recently ventured into the realm of horror with “Immaculate”.
Horror, as a genre, boasts a rich cinematic history. From “Dracula” to “The Conjuring”, the genre has managed to send chills down the spine of generations. However, some believe that the recent horror movies have failed to replicate the magic of the past. This includes Sweeney, who believes horror movies are not cinematic anymore.
Sydney Sweeney Gets Criticized For Calling Out Modern Horror Movies
Sydney Sweeney recently attended the South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Festival and sat down for a discussion. There, she attended the premiere of her latest movie Immaculate where she plays the role of a young nun navigating a chilling descent into darkness.
Speaking of it, the Euphoria star also commented on other modern horror movies, and how the genre did not feel “cinematic” anymore.
“I feel like now there’s a lot of film that just … they are not cinematic. The characters aren’t strong and I don’t know what happened to storytelling. Where they felt like the horror genre, they don’t deserve films anymore.”
Fans were not impressed with Sweeney’s comments, especially because she was a part of the critical disaster Madame Web. One fan wrote “Says the person who was in Madame Web!”, while another expressed, “You literally starred in Madame Web. So your input on storytelling is questionable at best”.
One fan claimed that “We’re in the best era for horror since Screams came out”. However, a few also voiced out in support of Sweeney with users writing “I mean, she’s not wrong” and “Horror is a joke right now”.
Madame Web Star Sydney Sweeney Dons The Role of A Nun In Immaculate Alongside Money Heist’s Professor
The latest in Sydney Sweeney’s filmography is the psychological horror Immaculate. Directed by Michael Mohan, the movie premiered at the SXSW Film Festival on March 12, 2024. The movie will be released in theatres on March 22, 2024.
The film will follow the story of Sweeney playing the role of a Young Nun named Cecilia who is welcomed to a new home in the countryside. Her pleasant days come to an end when she slowly finds out that some sinister secrets are hidden in her new home.
In the cast, she is joined by Álvaro Morte, the Spanish actor known for his iconic role of The Professor in Netflix’s Money Heist. As the movie takes place around the Italian countryside, Italian actors Benedetta Porcaroli, Dora Romano, Simona Tabasco, and Giorgio Colangeli will also be in the cast.
