Horror

Mystery

Apostle

XYZ Films

Severn Screen

One More One Productions

United States of America

United Kingdom

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Dan Stevens

Michael Sheen

Lucy Boynton

Mark Lewis Jones

Bill Milner

Kristine Froseth

Paul Higgins

Richard Elfyn

Catrin Aaron

John Weldon

Ross O'Hennessy

Gareth Pierce

Rhys Meredith

John Norton

Ioan Hefin

Rhian Morgan

Owain Gwynn

Sharon Morgan

Sebastian McCheyne

Gareth John Bale

Elen Rhys

Spencer Booth

Toby Brierley

Alekss Dudins

Michael Gleeson

Paul James

Craig Jenkins

Lex Lamprey

Daryl Matthews

Stuart McNeil

Dan Ward

Rhys Wilton

Fergus Dignam

Helena Dennis

Annes Elwy

Juke Hardy

Samantha E. Hunt

Pino Maiello

Phillip Roy

David Petersen

Mike Wilson

Jamie Smith

Harry Smith

Barry Phillips

Claire Williams

Lloyd Elis

Rubie Planson

Peter Pedrero

Lee Sheward

Elaine Ford

Jude Poyer

Matt Rohman

Ian Kay

James O'Daly

Marcus Shakesheff

Stuart Matthews

Lucy Allen

Chris Waite

Russell MacLeod

David Cheung

Pablo Casillas

Leon Sua

Seon Rogers

Gibson Remick

Dave Tremlett

Dafydd Jones-Davies

Rory Armstrong

Tom Belton

Toby Petersen

Eirwyn Thomas

Tanwen Polly Wilkinson

Huw "Eddie" Mulcock

Paul Aitken

Emma Jones

Steve Cawood

Helen O'Leary

Angharad Gwynant

Andrei Nazarenko

Mervyn Wallace

Martin Broadbent

Ceinwen Wilkinson

Craig Stoutt

Jayne Davies

Simon Chamberlain

Cai Dyfan

Craig Miller

Huw Pearce

Glyn Langham

Trystan Howell

Byron Llewellyn Braddick

Jack Trewin

Jonathan Vidgen

Ceri Evans-Cooper

Dan Patounas

Matt Jones

Debbie Banbury

Danu Prasodo

Andy Gardner

Gethin Williams

Paul Andrew

Mark Hutchins

Callum Macdermott

Sarah Jones

Steve Guy

Chris Forster

Patrick O'Boyle

Max Friswell

Dylan Jones

Cai Stephens

Jon Thomas

Wahyudi Fouriestia

Andrew Williams

Rory Grey

Andrew Green

Mark Day

Gareth Sheldon

Jessica Currie

Colin Toms

Amy Clarke

Ellis Wyn Jones

Bob Milton

Anthony Prendergast

Beth Johnson

Matt Hains

Andi Mear

Sean Cronin

John Robinson

Rosie Flood

Liv Mutton

Gwion Ynyr Roberts

Gareth Skelding

Kate Roberts

Lyndzi Doyle

John Smith

This movie is anti-Christian. Look at the inverted cross in the name itself. It has an agenda - it's not just a movie. Do not watch it, do not let your close ones watch it either.

There are many more other good horror flicks out there who can do it without demonising religion (and not any or all religion, it specifically targets Christians).

Gimly

I think far too many movies that go for a similar vibe to _Apostle_ aren't willing to take that very important step into actually embracing your supernatural/fantasy/gothic elements. _Apostle_ on the other hand, goes full hog saying "fuck that", and in turn I'm saying "Please sir, may I have some more."

_Final rating:★★★½ - I really liked it. Would strongly recommend you give it your time._

***Mysterious first half devolves into muddled half-baked horror cheese*** 

A man in 1905 Wales (Dan Stevens) goes undercover as a member of a weirdo cult to save his captive sister on an isolated island.

"Apostle" (2018) has a similar plot to “The Wicker Man” (1973/2006) and a setting akin to “The Village” (2004) and “The Ritual” (2017), but it’s the least of these.

The first half is a decent set-up; a little dull, but nice and mysterious with a fantastic setting and village set. Unfortunately, the second half devolves into half-baked horror cheese with a couple of random torture scenes to supposedly keep things "exciting." 

I was shocked at how bad the second half was -- bad flow, no finesse, ill-conceived, lack of consistency, too ambiguous -- just lousy wannabe-horror filmmaking. It’s like the director needed 20 more minutes to properly tell the story, but was pressured to keep the movie as close to 2 hours as he could and so clumsily forced the footage in the second half together.

Nevertheless, the movie's provocative upon reflection, particularly its commentary on human-made hybrid religions and the potential for corruption and abuse thereof. Think Jeroboam's syncretic religion when the northern kingdom of Israel broke from Judah; he concocted two golden calf idols and appointed illegitimate "priests." It was influenced by Judaism and featured some of its trappings, but left out the most important part (God).

The film runs 2 hours, 10 minutes and was shot in Wales. I would like to see a "Director's Cut" that runs at least 2.5 hours with all the expository footage that was unfortunately left on the cutting room floor.

GRADE: C (First half B- / Second half D)

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)

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