In 2023, Oliver Park's The Offering surprised moviegoers with an unorthodox religious horror during the spooking season. It created a stir at the box office that was unexpected for a small film. It's not gory or overly violent, but it has a unique appeal. Centering around a family who live above a Jewish funeral home, the film adds a unique spin to the ghost story genre that feels refreshing.
The Offering explores common themes like grief and loss and tells a Jewish story that has cultural resonance. Horror fans who are used to the usual format of ghost stories will find this movie slightly different. It doesn't seem to follow the known tropes, though it contains almost all the necessary elements to make it a ghost story. Instead, it tells an authentic story about death, tragedy, loss and faith with a giant twist at the end...