Saint Clairea dark thriller airs tonight at 9.20pm up Rai 4. Pprotagonist is Bella Thorne, Serial killer student tormented by dark visions and impulses which push her to carry out extreme acts against those she deems guilty of serious sins. Also in the cast are Ryan Philippe and the revived Rebecca De Mornay.
Saint Claire: the plot of the film tonight 22 April on Rai 4
In a small American town, the 23-year-old Clare Bleecker (Bella Thorne) lives with his grandmother (Rebecca De Morney) after being orphaned. The girl, who attends a Catholic school, is quite solitary and, apparently, she is the classic high school student, but in reality Clare is a ferocious serial killer. Guided by voices, like a modern Joan of Arc, that lead her to punish anyone who dares to even try to harm her loved ones, Clare is responsible for a series of murders that are never discovered.
The small and sunny town in which he lives, in reality, hides in its bowels sinister presences that plot in the darkness and, after having committed her umpteenth murder, Clare is about to meet them. In fact, the balance of his secret life is shattered when one of his last murdersdescribed in the first minutes of the film, drags her into a bigger tangle. Made of corruption, greed and systemic violence which nestles in the seemingly quiet town.
Bella Thorne in a scene from “Saint Claire”. (Quiver Distribution)
An imperfect but engaging thriller with an unforgettable ending. The review
Based on the novel Clare at Sixteen by Don Roff, the film directed by Mitzi Peirone It immediately strikes with its strong stylistic imprintwhile leaving a feeling of discontinuity in its overall development. In fact, from the first scenes, the direction focuses on a marked, at times almost excessive, aesthetic, which becomes one of the most recognizable elements of the work. The use of images, colors and atmospheres helps to create a precise identity, capable of capturing attention even when the story seems to lose direction.
However, it is on the narrative level that the fragilities emerge: the structure appears fragmented and overloadedwith an accumulation of ideas that are not always developed satisfactorily. The result is a feeling of dispersion, as if Saint Claire was trying to say too much without being able to effectively organize their ideas. Bella Thorne’s performance also fits into this context: the actress demonstrates stage presence and intensity, managing to sustain several key momentsbut it still remains limited by a writing that does not offer it a truly fully accomplished evolution.
Despite everything, the film maintains a certain ability to engage thanks to its energyto his eccentric character and a breathtaking ending that is difficult to forget. Precisely this irregular nature, made up of successful intuitions and evident limits, ends up defining its identity and making it anyway one of the most interesting contemporary horror films of recent years.
Bella Thorne, protagonist of the cast of Saint Claire
Born in 1997 in Pembroke Pines, FloridaBella Thorne she began her career as a child in the world of fashion and advertisingappearing in numerous television commercials. She became famous thanks to the role of CeCe Jones in the Disney Channel series At full speed together with Zendaya and, after the television success, he embarked on a film career participating in several films including comedies and thrillers.
At the same time, the actress devoted herself to music, releasing singles and pop projects aimed at a young audience, trying over the years to move away from the Disney image, choosing more mature and controversial roles. Ex-girlfriend of Benjamin Mascolothey made two films together (Time Is Up and its sequel) and then broke up suddenly in 2022. In a few months, Bella will make her directorial debut with the film Color Your Hurt where he stars alongside Christopher Eccleston.