Two girls must battle a mysterious evil force when they get left behind at their boarding school over winter break.Two girls must battle a mysterious evil force when they get left behind at their boarding school over winter break.Two girls must battle a mysterious evil force when they get left behind at their boarding school over winter break.
- Awards
- 6 nominations
Peter J. Gray
- Rick
- (as Peter Gray)
Tori Barban
- Private School Student
- (uncredited)
Veronica Cormier
- Private School Student
- (uncredited)
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- Writer
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- TriviaThe week all of Emma Roberts' outdoor scenes were filmed was the coldest weather in recorded history in Canada's capital city.
- GoofsThe length of Joan's haircut changes throughout the film.
- Quotes
Theme: Deedle, deedle, Blackcoat's Daughter, what was in the Holy Water? Went to bed on an unclean head, the Angels they forgot her.
- ConnectionsFeatured in FoundFlix: The Blackcoat's Daughter Ending Explained (2017)
- SoundtracksIncantation {The Blackcoat's Daughter}
Written by Elvis Perkins
Mixed by Jesse Lauter
Performed by Elvis Perkins, Mitchell Robe, Danielle Aykroyd, Robert Caldwell, John Rosenthal, Otto Hauser, Paul Jasmin, Greg Wilk & Oz Perkins
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Pleasantly Surprised
Thought I would check this out as I am very much looking forward to seeing 'Longlegs' when it comes out in Australia next month.
'The Blackcoat's Daughter' (2015) aka 'February', is a slow burn, supernatural film with physiological horror elements that requires multiple viewings.
Some people interpret 'slow burn' as meaning slow or boring, but for me this is not the case with this film, the pacing is spot on and slowly the intensity and suspense builds up to the twist ending.
If you are a fan of atmospheric, creepy films such as 'Ring' aka 'Ringu' (1998) and 'Dark Water' (2002) then you will be hooked with this film.
Oz Perkins is becoming one of my favourite directors.
He has a signature style of high contrast of light and shadows, a very shallow depth of field (anyone in the background appears blurry creating a creepy, isolating effect), any scene in the film could be framed and put on a wall in a gallery.
Oz has obviously spent a lot of time studying photography, lenses and lighting; the fact this is his first film is incredible and looks very polished even for a seasoned filmmaker.
The sound effects and sound design really enhances the experience, especially the creepy, eerie moments - sometimes sounded like whispering voices to scratchy guitars or violins and together with the incredible performances, makes for a trying unsettling atmosphere.
This film stays with you long after the credits roll and makes you ask questions about what really happened.
There are many quick, breif horrific moments that make you question if what you saw was real or imagined.
Some reviewers found the non-linear approach confusing, I strongly disagree as this helps to establish the point of view of the main character.
Multiple viewings are required.
This may not be a film for everyone, but if you enjoy creepy, psychological films than you will really enjoy 'The Blackcoat's Daughter'.
I am looking forward to seeing more of Oz Perkin's films.
'The Blackcoat's Daughter' (2015) aka 'February', is a slow burn, supernatural film with physiological horror elements that requires multiple viewings.
Some people interpret 'slow burn' as meaning slow or boring, but for me this is not the case with this film, the pacing is spot on and slowly the intensity and suspense builds up to the twist ending.
If you are a fan of atmospheric, creepy films such as 'Ring' aka 'Ringu' (1998) and 'Dark Water' (2002) then you will be hooked with this film.
Oz Perkins is becoming one of my favourite directors.
He has a signature style of high contrast of light and shadows, a very shallow depth of field (anyone in the background appears blurry creating a creepy, isolating effect), any scene in the film could be framed and put on a wall in a gallery.
Oz has obviously spent a lot of time studying photography, lenses and lighting; the fact this is his first film is incredible and looks very polished even for a seasoned filmmaker.
The sound effects and sound design really enhances the experience, especially the creepy, eerie moments - sometimes sounded like whispering voices to scratchy guitars or violins and together with the incredible performances, makes for a trying unsettling atmosphere.
This film stays with you long after the credits roll and makes you ask questions about what really happened.
There are many quick, breif horrific moments that make you question if what you saw was real or imagined.
Some reviewers found the non-linear approach confusing, I strongly disagree as this helps to establish the point of view of the main character.
Multiple viewings are required.
This may not be a film for everyone, but if you enjoy creepy, psychological films than you will really enjoy 'The Blackcoat's Daughter'.
I am looking forward to seeing more of Oz Perkin's films.
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- Jun 27, 2024
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $20,435
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $12,402
- Apr 2, 2017
- Gross worldwide
- $38,348
- Runtime1 hour 33 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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