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Apostle

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London, 1905. Prodigal son Thomas Richardson has returned home, only to learn that his sister is being held for ransom by a religious cult. Determined to get her back at any cost, Thomas travels to the idyllic island where the cult lives. As Thomas infiltrates the island's community, he learns that the corruption of mainland society that they claim to reject has infested the cult's ranks nonetheless - and uncovers a secret more evil than he could have imagined.
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Apostle resists easy scares in favor of a steady, slow-building descent into dread led by a commanding central performance from Dan Stevens.

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Meagan Navarro Bloody Disgusting Evans departs from his usual action fare to weave a gripping story centered around unique Pagan-like mythology steeped in blood and sacrifice. It's folk horror, but with a new level of brutality and viscera unlike most of its ilk. Rated: 4.5/5 Dec 17, 2018 Full Review Dan Jolin Empire Magazine A muddled Wicker Man-inspired horror that has bursts of style, but fails to find depth beneath its blood-spewing surface. Rated: 2/5 Oct 15, 2018 Full Review Tasha Robinson The Verge But for the most part, it's a breathlessly oppressive experience, a dark and sometimes strikingly beautiful film that lives up to its most obvious cinematic forefathers. Oct 13, 2018 Full Review Kate Boyle InSession Film Apostle leaves a lot to be desire despite great potential. Rated: C Mar 8, 2023 Full Review Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies The blood-soaked and metaphorically charged second half is sure to leave some squirming in their seats. But it’s fitting in this examination of oppression under the guise of religion and the costs of misguided faith. Rated: 4.5/5 Aug 19, 2022 Full Review Josh Parham Next Best Picture The results absolutely deliver, and Evans creates an effectively creepy setting that feels authentic and tactile. Rated: 7/10 May 29, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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DAVID W An idiotic gore fest. Stupid story - stretches the suspension of disbelief beyond breaking point. Don’t waste your time Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 10/06/25 Full Review Ricardo M Apostle is about a man looking for his sister that got kidnapped by a religious cult. Trapped on an island and forced to make allies in an attempt to rescue his sister he finds himself entangled with the religious leaders, a demonic being, and god in a fight for his life. Enthralling, appalling, original, twisted, dark, sinister, dramatic, and religious. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/03/25 Full Review Kyle W Too many glaring holes. It was underwhelming . Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 10/02/25 Full Review Aluna U Apostle delivers a chilling blend of psychological thriller and dark fantasy with a well-paced buildup, strong performances, and eerie tension throughout. While some mythology remains vague, its unsettling atmosphere and layered narrative keep viewers gripped. An intense watch for fans of mystery and cult-based horror. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com) Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/30/25 Full Review Kenneth C Engaging, suspenseful, entertaining. However, there are too many moving parts and frankly, unless you read ahead, you can get easily lost trying to comprehend who is who and what they represent in the story line. The “goddess” and the “Grinder” mix reality with supernatural, and the movie may have worked far better excluding them altogether and keeping it as a simple cult film with a kidnapping and ransom and rescue. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/22/25 Full Review Munchie A The plot and the writing is really bad. The characters are unrealistic and make absurd choices. It tried too hard to be both visually disturbing and poetic. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 09/17/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis London, 1905. Prodigal son Thomas Richardson has returned home, only to learn that his sister is being held for ransom by a religious cult. Determined to get her back at any cost, Thomas travels to the idyllic island where the cult lives. As Thomas infiltrates the island's community, he learns that the corruption of mainland society that they claim to reject has infested the cult's ranks nonetheless - and uncovers a secret more evil than he could have imagined.
Director
Gareth Evans
Producer
Gareth Evans, Ed Talfan, Aram Tertzakian
Screenwriter
Gareth Evans
Production Co
XYZ Films, Severn Screen Limited
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 12, 2018
Runtime
2h 9m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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