Synopsis
Michel, a murderous womanizer, meets introverted Gloria online and treats her to a whirlwind one-night-stand. Offering herself as an accomplice in his seductive crimes, the unhinged lovers embark on a deadly odyssey amplified by wild sex, unbridled jealousy, and passionate forays into the dark arts. This smart and gory shocker breathes new life into the lovesick horror genre to serve up a chilling tale of white-hot desperation and terrifying devotion.
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Cast
- Laurent LucasMichel
- Lola DueñasGloria
- Héléna NoguerraSolange
- Stéphane BissotMadeleine
- Édith Le MerdyMarguerite
- Anne-Marie LoopGabriella
- David MurgiaPère Luis
- Renaud RuttenLe réceptionniste
- Philippe RésimontFritkot man
- Pili GroyneEve
Recommendations
- 100
The New York Times
Alleluia is a fever dream of sex, jealousy and murder whose intensity leaves you spellbound. - 90
The Hollywood Reporter
The film’s only weakness is its ending, which is so subtle it risks being interpreted by the majority of viewers as enigmatic or unclear. - 83
The Playlist
It’s a film that’s endured more than enjoyed, even with Du Welz’s oily black sense of humor and his skill for skipping between genres. - 80
The Guardian
Fabrice du Welz's serial-murder jolly doesn't quite dramatically press its central relationship enough to prevent the film from devolving at the last into a default bloodbath. But it's disturbingly credible for a long time. - 80
Variety
Alleluia may be a remake, but its somber look couldn’t be more original — all the better for the film to spring its nasty surprises on auds, none more unexpected than the way certain shots remain seared into one’s subconscious in the days and weeks that follow. - 80
Village Voice
Sensuous and arresting, Alleluia constantly feels as though a séance or ritual murder is about to be performed; the actual deaths, when they arrive, turn out to be rather unceremonious affairs. - 67
The A.V. Club
Was there a pressing need for yet another rendition of this story? Should it come around again (and it likely will), a unique perspective on the events would be welcome. - 60
Los Angeles Times
Du Welz, despite a strong assist from cinematographer Manuel Dacosse, rarely musters the requisite tension or propulsion to immerse us fully in the story's wickedly wild ride.
