The concept is pretty simple and satisfying. Back in Ye Olde Tymes, a group of Teutonic Knights slaughter a village because they believe they are witches (they might actually be). The Knights put the villagers in a mass grave and build a Gothic cathedral over it (they obviously didn't see "Poltergeist"). Then, we come to Modern Times. Many people are in the cathedral for various reasons: a restoration crew (who fuck everything up), a bride and her friends (looking to get some awesome wedding photos despite not being wed there), tourists (demon fodder), and the various priests and church workers. The restoration crew jackhammers through the floor into the mass grave and releases the evil. These old churches apparently has only one door and the demons lock it. People get possessed. People die in awesome ways. And the day must be saved by a 14 year old Asia Argento!
This was a way better movie than it probably ever deserved to be. I really, REALLY enjoyed it. The acting is on par with a late 80s Italian horror film but the execution is wonderful. There is always something happening (a rarity among 80s genre movies) and it is always fun.
There is a great creepy atmosphere to this movie, which is much added by a great score by Philip Glass. Throw in a couple of Goblin tracks and you've got the makings of a must-see horror flick.
Anyone who likes horror should check this out. Please, treat yourself to "The Church."
Rating: 7.5 out of 10
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