The Sacred (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2012, The Sacred is a thriller and horror film directed by Brett Donowho, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Fresh off the success of her first horror novel, Jessie is revered by the literaly world as the next Stephen King. While her editor anxiously awaits her next novel, she is suffering from writer's block. Out of fear of becoming a one-hit novelist, Jessie ventures to her deceased aunt's cabin in the woods to find inspiration for her new book. Having not visited in many years, Jessie has no memory of her childhood summers at the cabin or her time spent in the surrounding woods. But when darkness falls on Jessie's first night alone in the cabin, her memories begin to awaken. A dark presence resides here; one that seems to be watching Jessie every move and one that she has always been afraid of. A series of erotic, bizarre and terrifying events that force Jessie to question her own reality.
Who’s in it. The Sacred stars Heather Roop as Jessie, Jeff Fahey as George, Sid Haig as The Stranger and Catherine Grimme as Young Jessie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, The Sacred has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sacred page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sacred tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sacred (2012)?
- In US, The Sacred is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Sacred worth watching?
- The Sacred holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sacred?
- The Sacred stars Heather Roop, Jeff Fahey, Sid Haig, Catherine Grimme and Brighid Fleming.
- When was The Sacred released?
- The Sacred was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.