Raging Grace
Raging Grace
An undocumented Filipina immigrant lands a job as a care-worker for a terminal old man, securing a better life for her and her daughter. But a dark discovery threatens to destroy everything she's strived for and holds dear.
Spoons reviewedNovember 25, 2024
Raging Grace takes the classic gothic house movie and flips it into a smart, thought-provoking allegory for cultural appropriation. While it doesn’t lean heavily into outright scares, it delivers plenty of atmospheric tension and compelling drama, anchored by outstanding performances and a fresh perspective on the immigrant experience.
The film follows Joy, a Filipina caregiver, and her daughter, Grace, as they navigate life in a secluded mansion filled with secrets. Beneath its eerie surface, Raging Grace explores the exploitation and invisibility of immigrant workers with subtlety and nuance, never feeling preachy or overly moralistic. Instead, it uses the haunted house trope to peel back layers of power, privilege, and appropriation in a way that’s as haunting as it is timely.
Max Eigenmann shines as Joy, delivering a performance that’s equal parts strength and vulnerability, while Jaeden Paige Boadilla adds warmth and heart as her curious daughter. Together, they ground the story, bringing authenticity to a tale that deftly balances social commentary with gothic intrigue.
Though it may not deliver traditional horror frights, Raging Grace offers something far more unsettling: a deeply resonant look at cultural dynamics and systemic exploitation, wrapped in a beautifully eerie package.
This film will appeal to fans of socially conscious horror like His House or Tigers Are Not Afraid, blending sharp commentary with gothic suspense. A must-watch for those who love their scares with substance!