In the Fire

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In the Fire

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Released Oct 13, 2023

1h 27m

Mystery & Thriller

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A doctor from New York (Amber Heard) travels to a remote plantation in the 1890s to care for a disturbed boy who seems to have inexplicable abilities. She begins treating the child, but in doing so ignites a war of science versus religion with the local priest who believes the boy is possessed by the Devil and is the reason for all the village's woes.

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

The film is destined to be ignored as it bounces from one streaming service to another in the near future, and as rudimentary and familiar as this subtle scare-fest may be, part of me can’t help but think that’s frustratingly too bad.

Rated: 2/4

Oct 19, 2023

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Brian Lowry

CNN.com

A pretty awful starring vehicle for the actor that she also produced, a film unlikely to produce many sparks beyond those set off by the morbidly curious.

Oct 13, 2023

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Isabella Liistro

Loud and Clear Reviews

In the Fire isn’t particularly remarkable and may have benefited from a more profound exploration of its themes, but Allyn delivers a subtle exercise in horror, led sturdily by Heard.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 18, 2025

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Sergio Pereira

CBR

While beautifully shot and filled with great emotional performances, In the Fire isn't quite the smart horror it presents itself to be. It falls into every generic trap imaginable and is easily one of the most predictable films of the year.

Oct 28, 2023

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Nestor Bentancor

Nestor Cine Desde Hollywood

A commendable exercise in classic, gothic-infused horror that is worth watching on the small screen. Genre fans would appreciate it, especially those blessed with a little patience. [Full Review in Spanish]

Oct 19, 2023

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Brian Farvour

The Playlist

For a movie about a sinister child unintentionally terrorizing a small town, it lacks any real suspense.

Rated: C

Oct 16, 2023

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Stephen C

Success in 1 hour and 27 minutes!!!!!!!!! Rated R for Brief Sexuality and Some Violent Content!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/29/25

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Fevos M

Poor casting. I don't think it was well thought through.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

10/18/24

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L H

The movie could have been much more. It had an interesting plot, but predictably developed into a lame in-the-box production. Heard's performance was not very convincing, kind of like her testimony on the stand during THE trial. However, the other performances were good, especially the young boy. I wish they'd used a little more imagination and created a better ending.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

10/18/24

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trent g

the acting, cinematography, the score, everything was beautiful, i'm so grateful i was able to see this in theaters. such an excellent, heartbreaking, emotional, and bittersweet film. the tension between science and religion was very intense and well done. i truly haven't seen a single film like it. just simply amazing in my opinion.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/05/24

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Rain I

Boring movie and absolutely bad acting by lead actress

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

10/18/24

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Nuggles C

Great cinematography and compelling storyline. Landscapes were beautiful. A real insight into mob mentality.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/08/23

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Synopsis

A doctor from New York (Amber Heard) travels to a remote plantation in the 1890s to care for a disturbed boy who seems to have inexplicable abilities. She begins treating the child, but in doing so ignites a war of science versus religion with the local priest who believes the boy is possessed by the Devil and is the reason for all the village's woes.

Director: Conor Allyn
Producer: Andrea Iervolino, Monika Bacardi, Pascal Borno, Silvio Muraglia, Alain Gillissen
Screenwriter: Conor Allyn, Pascal Borno, Silvio Muraglia
Distributor: Saban Films
Production Co: Margate House Films, Iervolino & Lady Bacardi Entertainment, Angel Oak Films
Rating: R (Brief Sexuality|Some Violent Content)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 13, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 13, 2023
Runtime: 1h 27m

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