The Believer

2021

1h 31m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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25%

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Fewer than 50 Ratings

Strange events plague an out-of-work nuclear scientist when his wife becomes obsessed with demonology.

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Jessica Scott

Nightmarish Conjurings

The unsettling performances do their best to sell this tale of lovers and demons, but the audience is left wondering why they should worry about the soul of a man who never had one to begin with.

Dec 22, 2022

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Alex Saveliev

Film Threat

While admirable in its ambition, the end result just doesn't quite gel. Cool poster, though.

Rated: 5/10

Apr 16, 2021

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Amber Wilkinson

Eye for Film

Serafin doesn't want for ideas, even if they were once someone else's

Rated: 2/5

Apr 7, 2021

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Roger Moore

Movie Nation

It's just strange and unsettling enough to be worth a look, if this kind of horror is your thing

Rated: 2/4

Mar 30, 2021

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Diamond W

An intelligent, entertaining and successful occult exposition, surpassing the limitations of it's budget. Like most substantial occult works of art, this film is not readily ingestible to unacquainted audiences. Interestingly, the relationship of this film to it's negative critics is analogous to Violet's affair with Lucas; she offers "profound wisdom", but his impatience, insecurity, resentment and intellectual hubris prevent his comprehension. Most professional critiques of this film are way off. It has only the most superficial resemblance to "Rosemary's Baby" or "Misery". Lucas is not Violet's boyfriend/lover, he is an immature iteration of a being that she has been perfecting for "centuries". The dialogue is precise, the plot and symbolism are focused, explaining clearly Violet's philosophy and process, despite Lucas's inhibiting confusion. The conclusion is satisfying and compelling, revealing absolute transformation and utter victory. The supporting characters are also highly entertaining in the form of two sardonic "angels", claiming to be Violet's parents, who mockingly suggest, over dinner, that Lucas kill himself. Then there's the imaginary psychologist who seems sympathetic to Lucas's hindering doubts. Several viewings suggested.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/28/23

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Michelle Y

The dialogue in this movie is so pretentious and cringe. The characters sound like a cross between a philosophy textbook and an English literature textbook. Really makes the characters feel so believable and natural *sarcasm* I rolled my eyes so hard and so often

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

08/11/23

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Audience Member

Engaging and excellent performances by the leads, but otherwise, this flick went on and on, seemingly much longer than its actual runtime and very very repetitive as well as repetitive…did I mention repetitive?… I found the story to be muddled beyond comprehension and to a great degree, belief. I cannot recommend this movie for even background noise…

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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Audience Member

This was quite the odd movie, but overall the acting was great and the oppressive atmosphere of the claustrophobic house the entire movie was in created tension that not many horror movies manage. The plot was sublime and the plot twist itself was as much disturbing as completely surprising. Good movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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Audience Member

this one lost my interest pretty quick; I dozed off a few times so I'm not even sure what happened, but I don't plan on rewatching. the little I did see was more than enough.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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Audience Member

Gosling can act. I'm not sure how you pull off being a Jew that becomes a Neo-Nazi - but he does. He balances raw and refined.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/12/23

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Shan Serafin

Director

Sophie Kargman

Violet

Billy Zane

Dr. Benedict

Aidan Bristow

Lucas

Susan Wilder

Charlotte

Lindsey Ginter

Gus

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Synopsis

Strange events plague an out-of-work nuclear scientist when his wife becomes obsessed with demonology.

Director: Shan Serafin
Producer: Arthur Chtiyan, Raul Gasteazoro, Leo Livshetz, Joshua Minyard
Screenwriter: Shan Serafin
Production Co: Black Powder Works, Gypsy Lane Films, 611 Films, Relentless Escargot Productions
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 2, 2021
Runtime: 1h 31m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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