Dementer

2019

1h 20m

Horror

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83%

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24 Reviews

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Fewer than 50 Ratings

The film follows Katie, a young woman who flees a backwoods cult and takes a job at a care center for special needs adults in her determination to do some good with her life. But despite her best intentions, Katie can't escape the signs that "the devils" are coming for Stephanie, a woman with Down syndrome she cares for, who keeps getting sicker despite Katie's rituals to ward off evil spirits.

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Critics Consensus

Although it sometimes struggles to make sense of its story, Dementer presents a unique -- and chillingly dark -- perspective on healthcare horror.

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Phil Hoad

Guardian

With Groshong's steadfast interpretation hammering home how justified her character feels in her course of action, it's a reminder that true horror resides in the mind.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 28, 2021

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Noel Murray

Los Angeles Times

Chad Crawford Kinkle's micro-budget supernatural horror film "Dementer" is unsettling right from the start.

Mar 6, 2021

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Jessica Scott

We Who Walk Here

Dementer takes the term “slow burn” to a new level, putting its audience on edge from the very first frame while hypnotizing them at the same time.

Dec 22, 2022

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Jason Shawhan

Nashville Scene

This film will both expand your empathy for those who work in health care and teach an unspeakable ritual for binding the devils, both of which are very useful.

Sep 9, 2021

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Martin Unsworth

Starburst

Kinkle's sophomore film is a difficult watch, and won't be for everyone. As the movie builds to its climax, the nightmarish imagery and sound design take over.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 9, 2021

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Scott Weinberg

Thrillist

one of the year's darkest and strangest (and best) indie horror releases

Apr 17, 2021

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nilufer e

Not my cup of coffee for sure. I spent the whole time expecting something to happen and by the time it probably did at the end; I have lost all my interest. Best part of it was the co-workers performance.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Chad Crawford Kinkle

Director

Katie Groshong

Katie

Stephanie Kinkle

Stephanie

Brandy Edmiston

Brandy

Larry Fessenden

Larry

Eller Hall

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Synopsis

The film follows Katie, a young woman who flees a backwoods cult and takes a job at a care center for special needs adults in her determination to do some good with her life. But despite her best intentions, Katie can't escape the signs that "the devils" are coming for Stephanie, a woman with Down syndrome she cares for, who keeps getting sicker despite Katie's rituals to ward off evil spirits.

Director: Chad Crawford Kinkle
Screenwriter: Chad Crawford Kinkle
Genre: Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 2, 2021
Runtime: 1h 20m

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