Sydney Sweeney’s Horror Film ‘Immaculate’ Jump Scares the Crap Out of SXSW Premiere Crowd
variety.comMichael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Fresh off her recent stint hosting “Saturday Night Live,” Sydney Sweeney made her way to Austin and SXSW for the world premiere of her new religious horror film “Immaculate” — and on Tuesday night, she had the crowd screaming (and laughing at their own reactions) at the Paramount Theatre.
The jump scares, in particular, had the entire theater jumping — and then giggling at their own fear. “Immaculate” leans into horror but also has plenty of moments of dark humor. “I think that you really truly care about the characters and story,” Sweeney said during the on-stage conversation after the screening. “Yes, we wanted you guys all to jump in your seats and be hopefully horrified shitless.
But you still care about the story.” Neon is behind “Immaculate,” while Sweeney also produced the movie with Black Bear and Middle Child Pictures.
The film is set to be released on March 22. Directed by Michael Mohan and written by Andrew Lobel, “Immaculate” centers Cecilia (Sweeney), a religious young nun who is offered a chance to move into an illustrious Italian convent.
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