THE VAULT

Alice, Sweet Alice (1976) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 6.7/100

If you survive this night... nothing will scare you again.

The Premise

Alice is a withdrawn 12-year-old who lives with her mother and her younger sister, Karen, who gets most of the attention from her mother, leaving Alice out of the spotlight. When Karen is found brutally murdered in a church, suspicions start to turn toward Alice. But could a 12-year-old girl really be capable of such savagery?

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Slasher, Psychological, Alice, Sweet Alice taps into fundamental fears. The 6.7/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of single parent, communion, communion dress continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

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