SummaryTroubled teen Milo hides behind his fascination with vampire lore. When he meets the equally alienated Sophie, the two form a bond that begins to challenge Milo’s dark obsession, blurring his fantasy into reality. [Strand Releasing]
Directed By:Michael O'Shea
Written By:Michael O'Shea
The Transfiguration
Metascore
Generally Favorable
65
User score
Generally Favorable
6.7
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
65
69% Positive
11 Reviews
11 Reviews
31% Mixed
5 Reviews
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0% Negative
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Apr 20, 2017
90
Bold and brutal in shocking spurts, the indie horror drama from writer-director O’Shea is a startling debut that leaves a fresh mark on the genre while celebrating its forbears.
Apr 20, 2017
75
O’Shea follows his twisted premise to its inexorable conclusion, so his film is ultimately more unnerving than sad.
Apr 6, 2017
70
The Transfiguration gradually reveals itself to be a coming-of-age tale, one whose central figure reaches a point at which he’s forced to reckon with the evil lurking within himself.
Mar 13, 2017
70
A concrete horror flick that burns with consequence, ignited by strong characters who are far more tested in their experiences than anyone of similar age. Bloody, emotional and visualized with a damning spirit – what an outspoken genre manipulation for first-timer Michael O’Shea.
Apr 2, 2017
63
The film is at its strongest when navigating the story's uneasy relationship to its genre.
Apr 26, 2017
50
First-time director Michael O’Shea, like his bloodthirsty cinephile protagonist, tempers his killer instinct with moody introspection.
Mar 13, 2017
40
The tone is mournfully serious and this contrasts with the inherent silliness of vampires. Milo, with his glazed expression and apparent absence of affect utterings, is a compellingly dour presence but doesn't prove quite enough to prop the film up alone.
User score
Generally Favorable
6.7
43% Positive
3 Ratings
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43% Mixed
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14% Negative
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1 Rating
Dec 23, 2021
6
this is one of the most tragic, heartbreaking and disturbing vampire films
Sep 25, 2022
5
It's a shame that the lack of creativity condemns this film to become weaker in its exploration of loss and obsession, because one way or another the more complex parts of its plot lead down a path that eventually never goes anywhere, or at least anywhere that genuinely interested me.
Production Company:
- Susie Q Productions
- Transfiguration Productions
Release Date:Apr 7, 2017
Duration:1 h 37 m
Awards
Cannes Film Festival
• 2 Nominations
Dublin International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival
• 1 Nomination
