The Sacred

Jessie is a horror novelist who struggles with writer's block following the success of her first book. To find inspiration and avoid becoming a one-hit wonder, she travels to a secluded cabin in the woods that belonged to her late aunt. Although she has no memory of visiting the location during her childhood, her recollections begin to return during her first night there. Jessie soon discovers a dark presence watching her, leading to a series of strange and terrifying events that make her doubt her own reality.

The Sacred was released in 2012 and marks the first directed effort by Brett Donowho, who later directed Acts of Violence in 2018 and The Old Way in 2023. The screenplay was written by Carey van Dyke and Shane van Dyke. The film stars Heather Roop in the lead role of Jessie, alongside Jeff Fahey, Sid Haig, Catherine Grimme, Brighid Fleming, and Cora Benesh.

The movie has a runtime of 82 minutes and was produced in the United States. Audience reception has been generally low, with a rating of 4.2/10 on IMDb based on 496 votes and a rating of 4.5/10 on TMDB from 13 votes.