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The Believers

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Original title

The Believers

Year

1987

Running time

114 min.

Country

United States

Director

John Schlesinger

Screenwriter

Mark Frost. Novel: Nicholas Conde

Cast

Music

J. Peter Robinson

Cinematography

Robby Müller

Producer

Orion Pictures

Genre

Horror | Supernatural. Voodoo. Exorcism / Evil Possession

Synopsis

After the accidental death of his wife by electrocution, Cal Jamison (Martin Sheen) moves to New York City, where a rash of brutal, ritualistic child murders, supposedly committed by members of a Hispanic cult practicing a malevolent version of Brujeria have been confounding the NYPD. Things take a turn for the worse when the cult targets Jamison's son Chris (Harley Cross).

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Critics' reviews

"A bizarre, occult thriller about the implications of religious faith (...) the movie's dread atmosphere begins to seep into your head"

Hal Hinson: The Washington Post
"The real mystery is what Schlesinger and Sheen are doing making this schlock"

Time Out
"One of the better-produced, more exciting and intelligent thrillers of the year"

Michael Wilmington: Los Angeles Times
"There's always room for debate, but John Schlesinger's The Believers could be the dullest movie ever made about child sacrifice"

Dave Kehr: Chicago Tribune

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