The Transfiguration

Directed by: Michael O’Shea

2016 | USA | 97 minutes

An official selection of the Cannes Film Festival 2016, writer/director Michael O’Shea’s debut feature The Transfiguration follows troubled teen Milo who 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. A chilling portrait of violence, The Transfiguration is an atmospheric thriller set against the grit of New York City.

"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." - Jen Yamato, Los Angeles Times

"The Transfiguration is a small movie harboring big ideas about loss and how to make up for it." - K. Austin Collins, The Ringer