The Unholy

In 1845, Mary Elnor stands accused of witchcraft in Banfield, Massachusetts. Amidst the sounds of distress, she faces a brutal beating before being hanged from a tree and set ablaze, sealing her tragic fate.

Before Mary Elnor's execution is complete, her spirit becomes inexplicably tethered to a doll. This connection to the doll marks the beginning of her haunting legacy long after her death.

Years later, Gerry Fenn, a disgraced journalist, is assigned to report on bizarre events in Boston. What begins as mere paranormal occurrences soon leads him to uncover peculiarities in Banfield.

While investigating, Gerry stumbles upon the doll, a relic of Mary Elnor's tortured past. In a reckless moment, he crushes it, unwittingly releasing Mary's vengeful spirit.

Gerry meets a young girl named Alice Pagett who unexpectedly appears in front of him. As he follows her to the tree where he found the doll, he hears her speak before collapsing from shock.

The next day, Alice shocks the town by claiming she has been cured by the Virgin Mary. Her proclamation ignites a media frenzy and leads to reports of multiple miraculous healings throughout the community.

In response to the miracles, the Catholic Church sends Monsignor Delgarde and Bishop Gyles to investigate the events surrounding Alice's claim. Their arrival spurs further scrutiny of the astonishing occurrences.

As Gerry grows closer to Alice, he learns about her belief that she is communicating with an entity named Mary. However, he experiences haunting visions of Mary Elnor that signify a deeper, more sinister connection.

Father William Hagan, Alice's uncle, discovers a book detailing Mary's dark history and her connections to Satan. As he tries to warn others, he becomes a target of Mary's wrath and is found dead shortly after.

Gerry and Dr. Natalie Gates uncover the truth about Mary Elnor's curse, realizing she sold her soul for power, which she now seeks to reclaim through Alice. Their revelations cast a shadow on the supposed miracles.

In a desperate bid to stop Mary's influence, Gerry, Natalie, and Monsignor Delgarde attempt a ritual. Their plan is violently disrupted when Mary retaliates, crushing Delgarde with a burning cross.

Despite the warnings, Alice organizes a church service by the tree to gather support for Mary. As attendees pledge their allegiance, Gerry desperately tries to reveal the truth about the manipulated miracles.

As the service escalates, the tree catches fire, and chaos ensues. Mary, filled with rage, begins targeting attendees, including Bishop Gyles and Gerry, who find themselves in a life-threatening situation.

In an act of bravery, Alice sacrifices herself to sever Mary's connection to the living realm, allowing Gerry to escape. This selfless act serves as both a finale to their struggle and a testament of her courage.

In a desperate plea, Gerry asks God to restore Alice's life, resulting in her miraculous revival. However, she finds herself deaf once more, and the healed townsfolk revert to their previous ailments, signaling the end of Mary's influence.