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Desecration 1999

★ 4.36 votes88 min📅 1999-01-01

"You will burn in hell..."

Dante Tomaselli's cult horror-drama Desecration (1999) plunges viewers into a nightmarish descent driven by grief and guilt.

Director: Dante Tomaselli

Cast

Irma St. Paule
Irma St. Paule
Grandma Matilda
Christie Sanford
Sister Madeline / Mary Rullo
Danny Lopes
Danny Lopes
Bobby Rullo
Salvatore Paul Piro
Mr. Rullo
Vincent Lamberti
Brother Nicolas
Maureen Tomaselli
Sister Rosemary
Gene Burke
Father O'Leary
Ruth Ray
Reverend Mother
Helen Palladino
Mrs. Cannizzaro
Garret Montanez
4 year-old Bobby

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Desecration (1999) about?

Desecration follows Bobby, a grieving teenager whose accidental actions trigger a chain of supernatural events that hurl him into the torments of Hell. As guilt consumes him, he faces both earthly and infernal consequences. The film explores themes of sin and punishment through a horror lens.

Who directed Desecration?

Dante Tomaselli directed Desecration, known for his visually intense and atmospheric horror films.

Who stars in Desecration?

The film features standout performances from Irma St. Paule, Christie Sanford, Danny Lopes, and Salvatore Paul Piro.

Is Desecration (1999) worth watching?

Desecration may appeal to fans of slow-burn horror with psychological depth, though its unrated status and niche tone suggest it's more of a cult pick. Horror enthusiasts seeking atmospheric dread and creative storytelling will find it compelling.

How long is Desecration?

The film runs 88 minutes.

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About Desecration (1999) — A Horror Classic of Guilt, Sin, and Supernatural Descent

Dante Tomaselli's cult horror-drama Desecration (1999) plunges viewers into a nightmarish descent driven by grief and guilt. Sixteen-year-old Bobby's emotional turmoil spirals after a tragic accident claims the life of a nun, unleashing a torrent of supernatural horrors that drag him into the depths of Hell itself.

Blending raw horror with psychological drama, the film crafts an oppressive atmosphere thick with dread, where every shadow whispers of divine punishment and inescapable damnation. Tomaselli's distinctive visual style and the raw performances of Irma St. Paule and Christie Sanford anchor the story, grounding the supernatural chaos in deeply human suffering. The result is a haunting meditation on sin, redemption, and the irreparable fractures in the soul.