The Unholy (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2021, The Unholy is a horror and mystery film directed by Evan Spiliotopoulos, running about 99 minutes. “Be careful who you pray to.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Alice is young hearing-impaired girl who, after a supposed visitation from the Virgin Mary, is inexplicably able to hear, speak and heal the sick. As word spreads and people from near and far flock to witness her miracles, a disgraced journalist hoping to revive his career visits the small New England town to investigate. When terrifying events begin to happen all around, he starts to question if these phenomena are the works of the Virgin Mary or something much more sinister.
Who’s in it. The Unholy stars Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Gerry Fenn, Cary Elwes as Bishop Gyles, William Sadler as Father Hagan and Katie Aselton as Natalie Gates, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Unholy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $30.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu, fuboTV and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Unholy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Unholy tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Unholy (2021)?
- In US, The Unholy is available to stream on Hulu, fuboTV and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Unholy worth watching?
- The Unholy holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Unholy?
- The Unholy stars Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Cary Elwes, William Sadler, Katie Aselton and Christine Adams.
- When was The Unholy released?
- The Unholy was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.