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The VelociPastor

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After losing his parents, a priest travels to China, where he inherits a mysterious ability that allows him to turn into a dinosaur. Although he is horrified by the new power, a hooker convinces him to use it to fight crime.
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Kristy Puchko Pajiba This dumb movie has a surprisingly sly sophistication... Aug 15, 2019 Full Review Nicolas Soto But Why Tho? A Geek Community [The Velocipastor] offers constant humor and action that’s reminiscent of films from the 70s and 80s. It never takes itself seriously, which makes it easier to enjoy the film even more. Rated: 7.5/10 Jan 22, 2023 Full Review Dev Shea Nightmarish Conjurings ...If you go into THE VELOCIPASTOR just excited by the title and a man with dino hands, I think you are going to have an amazing experience in low budget indie horror. Sep 15, 2022 Full Review Josh Goller Spectrum Culture Despite hammy acting, no-effort practical effects and a plot that feels like the sugar-fueled daydreams of a hyperactive eight-year-old, The VelociPastor finds redemption in how faithfully it embraces camp. May 6, 2022 Full Review Jason Shawhan Nashville Scene 2019's The VelociPastor is 75 minutes long and features dinosaur effects from Party City's inflatable aisle, but it knows exactly how seriously to take the material (not very). Cohan is disarmingly charming, and the laughs and gore pop up regularly. Sep 25, 2021 Full Review Alix Turner Ready Steady Cut A ludicrous monster movie which is way more entertaining than I expected, The Velocipastor really must be seen to be believed. Rated: 3.5/5 Feb 4, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Brynne M Going into the movie, I had high hopes for something crazy and stupid. This movie for sure delivered that, and then some. It's obvious that there wasn't a large budget for the film, especially within the first few scenes, but I think it made the film even better. The DIY look of certain scenes with the dinosaur really ties the absurdity of the movie's plot. Speaking of which, the plot is one of the most creative movie plots I've really seen, being so out there that I can't even imagine someone sitting in a room pitching it to executives. This film truly represents that movies and film doesn't need to be an expensive art to create, that creativity really does go a long way. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/15/25 Full Review Zandersaurus T “The VelociPastor” is an outrageously entertaining, low-budget horror-comedy that fully embraces its absurd premise. The film follows Doug, a priest who unexpectedly gains the ability to transform into a dinosaur after a bizarre encounter in China. With the help of a street-smart prostitute, he decides to use his newfound power to fight crime, corrupt clergymen, and a gang of mysterious ninjas. The film is self-aware in the best way, leaning into its campy nature with cheesy special effects, deliberately awkward dialogue, and a charming disregard for logic. Beneath the chaos, it explores themes of faith, morality, and vengeance—but never takes itself too seriously. If you appreciate indie films with ridiculous concepts and earnest execution, “The VelociPastor” is a joyfully chaotic experience that belongs in the collection of cult cinema lovers. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/29/25 Full Review Jesus A If you arer looking around for a movie to watch and stumbled across this film let me tell you, you have been saved. This film is one of the best films ever created in my opinion and forfills everything to be such a good movie. I would also be lying if I continued to say this film is super good but i=this film is one of those films that is so bad that it is good. I will say that the Velocipastor character himself does reminded me of hulk as he only changes when he is angry but ultimltly this film is still a fun to watch film and do highly recommend. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/28/25 Full Review Ayden S If there were one word I could use to describe this movie, it would be ridiculous. The VelociPastor is absolutely wild, but I will say that it was a fun ride watching the film. The story, being about a pastor who gains the ability to turn into a dinosaur and uses those powers to fight crime is hilarious. It felt like an over-the-top Marvel side story, which doesn't mean it's bad at all. The movie totally knows how silly it is and leans into the absurdity at every turn, from the super low-budget special effects to the intentionally bad acting. I definitely laughed a lot during this movie, and not because it's "so bad it's good", but the insane amount of creativity for a low-budget film, which is hilarious in its own way. I recommend this to anyone who doesn't take movies that seriously and just wants something fun.  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 04/28/25 Full Review Vasilis K This movie was surprisingly entertaining. Not good but a really captivating watch. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/15/25 Full Review Hadi B The VelociPastor is peak, I love the Elden Ring dragon noises. RIP to that one guy. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/12/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis After losing his parents, a priest travels to China, where he inherits a mysterious ability that allows him to turn into a dinosaur. Although he is horrified by the new power, a hooker convinces him to use it to fight crime.
Director
Brendan Steere
Producer
Jesse Gouldsbury, Brendan Steere, Brandon Taylor
Screenwriter
Brendan Steere
Production Co
Cyfuno Ventures, Laika Come Home, Hollow Tree Films
Genre
Action, Adventure, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 13, 2019
Runtime
1h 15m
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