Before the endless lore of Rings of Power, there was a devout nurse intent on saving a dying soul. If you’re up for tonal whiplash, both are on Prime Video.
Rings of Power Season 2has dropped its first three episodes, and Lord of the Rings’ lore (say that three times fast) continues to expand. The role of Galadriel has passed down from Cate Blanchett to Morfydd Clark… who’s better known for her work in a completely different genre.
If you’re feeling impatient waiting for the nextRings of Powerepisodes to be released, you’re in luck – Saint Maud can also be found on Prime Video, and it’s streaming now. With anear-perfect scoreof 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, you don’t just have to take our word for it.
Olly Richards at Sunday Timesdescribedthe film as, “The sort of horror that makes you feel indescribably uneasy for quite a while after,” while Christopher Cross at Tilt Magazineagreed, “Chilling in its depiction of religious fanaticism and the lengths one will go to for redemption, Saint Maud is one of the most assured horror debuts in recent memory.”
“Clark gives a stunning performance, reminiscent of Sissy Spacek in Carrie,”agreedMargot Harrison of Seven Days.
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“Apart from talking about the beauty of the film, the jump scares, and all that, I really want to focus on the story, which took it from just another average horror film to something truly worth watching.
“To find yourself facing this huge, cruel world with all its suffering, the idea of God becomes necessary for some, as the film shows and as we see in real life.”
“It’s pretty impressive that they could make the whole movie brilliant with just one 1 second scene. Might be the best second in movie history,” another summed up.
Both Rings of Power and Saint Maud are streaming on Prime Video now. If you’ve watched the first three episodes of Season 2, check out our recaps ofRings of Power Episode 1,Episode 2, andEpisode 3. You can also check out thebest horror movies on Prime.
Jasmine Valentine is a TV and Movies Writer on Dexerto’s UK team. She’s the go-to source for all things Young Sheldon and Virgin River. Jasmine has also written for the likes of Total Film, The Daily Beast, and Radio Times. You can contact her at jasmine.waters@dexerto.com
