Fans ofThe Conjuringfranchise will be treated to yet another spin-off whenThe Nunhits theaters next summer, but if you don’t want to wait that long, some of the key creative members of the franchise are bringing another terrifying nun tale to theaters withThe Crucifixion. Lionsgate has just released the first trailer and poster forThe Crucifixion, which is inspired by true events, but not connected toThe Conjuringfranchise, although it still looks just as terrifying. This movie doesn’t follow a possessed nun, but rather a nun that may have been killed by someone who was possessed.
This horror tale centers on a journalist’s surreal, supernatural investigation in a nun’s shocking death. American reporter Nicole (Sophie Cookson) travels to investigate the possible murder of Sister Marinescu, sadistically crucified by a priest to vanquish a demon. As Nicole uncovers the weird tales behind this horrific incident, disturbing events reveal that the demon is still lurking nearby, seeking a new human host.
Inspired by true events, and from the creators ofAnnabelle and The Conjuring, comesThe Crucifixion, debuting in theaters and On Demand formats October 6 fromLionsgate. It seems likely that this horror-thriller will get a limited theatrical release, along with a nationwide VOD release, but if it does expand to a nationwide release, it will arrive in a weekend where all new releases could fare well, thanks to a diverse trio of movies. The biggest release of the weekend is undoubtedlyBlade Runner 2049, which brings back Harrison Ford as Rick Deckard, with 20th Century Fox also releasing the harrowing dramaThe Mountain Between Usstarring Idris Elba and Kate Winslet, and Lionsgate’sMy Little Ponyanimated movie.
This movie’sConjuring franchiseconnection comes from writers Chad Hayes and Carey Hayes, who wrote the screenplay for bothThe ConjuringandThe Conjuring 2, and also wroteThe Crucifixion. They are also teaming up again with producer Peter Safran, who helped shepherdThe Conjuringfranchise with director/producer James Wan. They will also be producingConjuring 3and yet another spin-off,The Crooked Man. The writers also produceThe Cruciixionalongside Peter Safran and Leon Clarance (Sense8). The supporting cast is rounded out by Corneliu Ulici as Father Anton, Ada Lupu as Sister Adelina Marinescu, Brittany Ashworth as Vaduva and Javier Botet as the Faceless Man.
The Crucifixionis directed by Xavier Gens (The Divide,ABCs of Death), with Jim Seibel, Bill Johnson, Ara Keshishian, D.J. Gugenheim, Laure Vaysse, Jo Monk and Todd Williams executive producing. Along with the new trailer forThe Crucifixion, Lionsgate has also released a new poster for this horror-thriller. While it may be tough for this thriller to find an audience in theaters, it could just be creepy enough to score big with horror hounds on VOD formats. While we wait for more onThe Crucifixion, take a look at the trailer and poster below.
