"Confession" (2022) is a taut and suspenseful thriller that unfolds almost entirely within the confines of a single, dimly lit church confessional. The film centers on Father Peter, a seemingly devout priest grappling with his own hidden demons, and Ryan, a desperate and enigmatic man who enters the confessional to make a shocking confession: he has committed a murder.
As Ryan recounts the details of his crime, a psychological battle of wits ensues between the two men. Father Peter, bound by the sanctity of the confessional, struggles with his moral and religious obligations, torn between offering spiritual guidance and the urge to bring a killer to justice. Ryan, meanwhile, seems to be toying with the priest, his motives slowly unraveling to reveal a deeper, more complex agenda than simple absolution.
The film masterfully builds tension through sharp dialogue and claustrophobic cinematography, exploring themes of sin, redemption, morality, and the blurred lines between confession and manipulation. As the night progresses, the lines between confessor and confessed begin to blur, and both men are forced to confront their own truths and the choices that have led them to this fateful encounter. "Confession" is a gripping character study that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats until its powerful and unexpected climax.