The Cleansing
Originally released in 2019. The Cleansing is a drama/horror film. directed by Antony Smith.
Starring Rebecca Acock, Rhys Meredith, and Simon Nehan
Synopsis
Set in a small isolated village in 14th century Wales, Alice is a sixteen year old girl who is accused of being a witch and causing the plague that has ravaged the village, taking the lives of many, including Alice's own father. When it is revealed that Alice has been hiding her mother's infection, she is forced to watch The Cleanser, an ominous masked figure, brutally dispatch her mother. The town preacher and de-facto leader Tom has eyes for Alice, and subjects her to five torturous trials after she spurns his advances. Escaping the night before her execution, with the help of her mother's friend Mary, she flees into the forest and discovers the secluded hut of a mysterious healer, with his own troubled past and demons to face. He nurses her back to health, and teaches her how to exact revenge upon those that persecuted her.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 5, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
4.7/10
Mixed (14 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Forkbeard Films
- Tornado Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Cleansing about?
Set in a small isolated village in 14th century Wales, Alice is a sixteen year old girl who is accused of being a witch and causing the plague that has ravaged the village, taking the lives of many...
Who directed The Cleansing?
The Cleansing was directed by Antony Smith.
How long is The Cleansing?
The Cleansing has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was The Cleansing released?
The Cleansing was released on August 5, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Cleansing?
The main cast of The Cleansing includes Rebecca Acock, Rhys Meredith, Simon Nehan, Alison Lenihan, Abbie Hirst.