"Some sacrifices must be made"

2006

1h 42m

4.3(1454 votes)

Horror

Mystery

Thriller

Overview

A sheriff investigating the disappearance of a young girl from a small island discovers there's a larger mystery to solve among the island's secretive, neo-pagan community.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Nicolas Cage

Edward Malus

Ellen Burstyn

Sister Summersisle

Kate Beahan

Sister Willow

Frances Conroy

Dr. Moss

Molly Parker

Sister Rose / Sister Thorn

Leelee Sobieski

Sister Honey

Diane Delano

Sister Beech

Michael Wiseman

Officer Pete

Erika-Shaye Gair

Rowan Woodward

Christa Campbell

Truck Stop Waitress

Creative team

Directed by: Neil LaBute
Written by: Neil LaBute
Produced by: Nicolas Cage
Avi Lerner

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