Unholy (2007): cast, story & where to watch

2007 · Film · ★ 3.8

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Released in 2007, Unholy is a thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by Daryl Goldberg, running about 90 minutes. “Beware of the experiment...” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Martha, a widow living in rural Pennsylvania, comes home to find her daughter about to blow her own head off with a shotgun in the basement of their house. Martha doesn't succeed in stopping her child's horrific demise, but the girl's death gradually leads the grieving mother to investigate a conspiracy that involves a legendary local witch, Nazi dabbling with the occult, and secret government experiments, with the story even referencing the fabled Philadelphia Experiment

Who’s in it. Unholy stars Adrienne Barbeau as Martha, Nicholas Brendon as Lucas, Siri Baruc as Hope and Richard Ziman as Store Owner, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, Unholy has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Unholy page.

If you liked it. Fans of Unholy tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Unholy (2007)?
In US, Unholy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Unholy worth watching?
Unholy holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Unholy?
Unholy stars Adrienne Barbeau, Nicholas Brendon, Siri Baruc, Richard Ziman and Cheyenne Casebier.
When was Unholy released?
Unholy was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.